Locomotive Electrician Trainee: Power the Rails

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage begins the first day

Health insurance

401(k) eligibility

Dental and vision coverage after one

Life insurance

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Norfolk, VA invites applications for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare you for electrical maintenance of diesel-electric locomotives.

The program includes wiring, testing, and repair of electrical systems; trainees work across shops and yards, with lodging provided during training and travel covered per union agreement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, safety regulations, and federal standards.
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment such as rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, welding machines, lighting fixtures, battery charging systems, magnet coils, switchboards, meters, compensators, and rotors.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes.
• Read electrical prints, test circuits, and connections using multimeters, amp clamps, and other diagnostic tools.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions including charging issues, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits, and high/low voltage grounds.
• Perform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 2400.
• Examine parts for wear and defects such as brushes, contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses.
• Interpret test instrument indicators and computer-generated data.
• Interpret information from computer monitors or printouts.
• Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
• Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, and safety-toe boots.
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.
• May operate and move locomotives within shop limits (some movements may fall under Hours-of-Service Act).

Skills

Verbal skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Memory skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Age 18+

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Norfolk, VA invites applications for the Locomotive Electrician Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare you for electrical maintenance of diesel-electric locomotives.

The program includes wiring, testing, and repair of electrical systems; trainees work across shops and yards, with lodging provided during training and travel covered per union agreement.