Locomotive Electrician Trainee: Hands-On Rail Electrical Training

Norfolk Southern; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Dental and vision after 1 year

Job summary

Norfolk Southern invites applications for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee role. This seniority-based union position requires shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive travel for training.

Norfolk Southern provides lodging and travel reimbursement per union agreement as part of the training program. The role develops hands-on skills in locomotive electrical systems, reading electrical prints, and field and classroom training over about seven weeks, culminating in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Post-offer medical examination including drug test required.
• Two years electrician experience and journeyman certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad rules, safety regulations, and federal standards.
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment and systems.
• Read electrical prints, test circuits, and diagnose malfunctions using diagnostic tools.
• Operate and move locomotives within shop limits as needed.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Problem-solving

Basic math

Memory

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician certification

Two years electrician experience

Job description

Norfolk Southern invites applications for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee role. This seniority-based union position requires shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive travel for training.

Norfolk Southern provides lodging and travel reimbursement per union agreement as part of the training program. The role develops hands-on skills in locomotive electrical systems, reading electrical prints, and field and classroom training over about seven weeks, culminating in