Mechanic B - Electrician

New Jersey Transit Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT seeks a Mechanic B-Electrical Shop Electrician to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment across multiple locations. The role requires reading wiring diagrams and schematics, plus strong troubleshooting skills. Candidates must meet licensing or experience requirements and pass DOT-related pre-employment checks.

Work is at multiple sites with unionized status; the pay is tiered by experience, with non-negotiable rates.

Qualifications

• Must present NJ Electrical License or Apprenticeship Certificate or 5 years electrical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
• Must pass Electrician Aptitude Test.
• Present a valid driver’s license and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Pass pre-screening including drug test, physical, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in various environments.
• Read and interpret technical documents and drawings for installations and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Electrical reading

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical license or 5 years experience

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary:

Mechanic B-Electrical Shop Electricians conduct general and specialized installation, maintenance, and repair on various types of electrical equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must present one of the following: New Jersey Electrical License, Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Electrician from the NJ Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship OR five (5) years of electrical experience in commercial, industrial and/or residential environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, etc.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
• Must pass New Jersey Transit’s Electrician Aptitude Test.
• Present a valid driver’s license and High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass the pre-screening process including drug test, physical, and criminal, employer, and driving background checks.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Installing low or medium voltage equipment, panels, motors, controls, etc.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems, PLC’s, Controllers, Computers, Alarms, PA’s, etc.
• Test equipment such as multi-meters, insulation testing, phasing, etc.
• Using and understanding code requirements, including NEC, NESC, OSHA, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
• Prior railroad, transportation, or military experience

Physical Requirements

• Be exposed to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
• Wear protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, and safety-toe boots

Work Location

• Multiple locations and must be willing to work in Morrisville, PA
• This is a Unionized position.

Rate of pay

The pay rates are tiered and are non-negotiable based on years and types of experience. Tiers start at $29.11 (80% of the full rate). The 100%-tiered rate is $36.39.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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