Maintenance Electrician Trainee, Rolling Stock

Long Island Rail Road; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island Rail Road seeks an Electrician in the Maintenance of Equipment department to troubleshoot and service electrical systems on rolling stock and facilities across various locations. The role requires reading schematics, using meters, and performing repairs and installations on electrical components.

Applicants should have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of electrical experience; related schooling may count toward the requirement.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Minimum of four years electrical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to read wiring schematic diagrams.
• Knowledge of relay logic.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install electrical components on rolling stock and facility equipment.
• Move cars within Maintenance of Equipment territory.
• Learn and troubleshoot defects using the Automatic Train Control System.
• Maintain HVAC systems, including freon handling.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading wiring diagrams

Electrical meters

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED/TASC

4+ years electrical experience

Trade school accreditation (Electrical)

Tools

Electrical testing meters

Testing devices

Job description

Long Island Rail Road seeks an Electrician in the Maintenance of Equipment department to troubleshoot and service electrical systems on rolling stock and facilities across various locations. The role requires reading schematics, using meters, and performing repairs and installations on electrical components.

Applicants should have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of electrical experience; related schooling may count toward the requirement.