Mechanic B - Substation

NJ TRANSIT; New Jersey; On-site; USD 4,010,193 - 5,013,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Paid Leave and Paid Time Off

401(a) Retirement Plan with % match

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading transportation agency is seeking a Mechanic B - Substation for the installation and maintenance of remote control equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing electrical systems and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should have electromechanical experience and a High School Diploma or GED. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to inspect, repair, and maintain breaker houses, oil switches, transformers, etc.
• Must be capable to take out clearances for himself and others under supervision.
• Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Mechanic B - Substation role at NJ TRANSIT

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Mechanic B - Substation role at NJ TRANSIT

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.

Mechanic B - Substation:

Summary: Employee is assigned to install and maintain remote control equipment, including switchboard instruments and wiring thereof at substation and remote-control points.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must be qualified to inspect, repair, and maintain breaker houses, oil switches, transformers, network protectors and all other appurtenances necessary in electric traction substation department.
• Must be capable to take out clearances for himself and others under the supervision of substation.
• Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring.

Basic Requirements:

• Electromechanical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Preferred knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Present a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Commercial Driver License (desired not required).

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.

What we offer:

• Advancement Opportunities and Wage Progression
• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave and Paid Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation days)
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with % match

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 prohibitionincludes 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.

At NJ TRANSIT, we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NJ TRANSIT by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Get notified about new Mechanic jobs in New Jersey, United States.

Manahawkin, NJ $30,000.00-$40,000.00 1 month ago

Gloucester City, NJ $33.50-$39.00 4 days ago

Passaic County, NJ $25.00-$31.00 3 days ago

Englewood, NJ $45,000.00-$60,000.00 2 years ago

Atlantic City, NJ $22.36-$29.09 1 month ago

Lyndhurst, NJ $45,000.00-$55,000.00 2 years ago

Hammonton, NJ $50,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago

Jersey City, NJ $45,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago

Field Service Technician/ Industrial Mechanic

Glen Rock, NJ $45,000.00-$60,000.00 2 years ago

Maintenance Mechanic I - Full Time - Day

Pleasantville, NJ $25.00-$36.00 4 days ago

Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift and 3rd Shift)

Maintenance Mechanic Crew D 6 PM to 6 AM

Hillsborough, NJ $67,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago

Maintenance Tech III -Evergreen at Timber Glen

Industrial Plant Maintenance Technician - Camden, NJ

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.