Mechanic B - Substation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation is seeking a Mechanic B- Substation to install and maintain remote control equipment at substations and remote-control points. You will inspect, repair, and maintain breaker houses, transformers, and related appurtenances, while coordinating clearances under supervision.

The role requires electromechanical experience, ability to read electrical diagrams, and knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 of taking out clearances for himself and others under the supervision of substation.
• Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Read electrical diagrams

National Electrical Code knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver License (desired)

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.

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 of taking out clearances for himself and others under the supervision of substation.
• Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 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).

Other Conditions:

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.

Work Location:

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 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.

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer