Rail Systems Electrician II

Kershaw; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance plans

Identity & Fraud Protection

Job summary

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance‑of‑way equipment. The company serves Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and contractors globally.

The Electrical Technician role involves installing, maintaining, and diagnosing electrical systems, reading blueprints and schematics, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Comfortable reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems.
• Apprenticeship or Technical/Vocational Degree preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.
• Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
• Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepare, bend conduit and pull wires.
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information.
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts.
• Calibrate equipment to provided specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
• Perform maintenance on IT Networks.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include fork trucks, cranes and other powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems and equipment.
• Read and work with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.

Skills

Reading electrical blueprints

Schematics understanding

Electrical theory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or Technical/Vocational Degree preferred

Job description

Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL, is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance‑of‑way equipment. The company serves Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and contractors globally.

The Electrical Technician role involves installing, maintaining, and diagnosing electrical systems, reading blueprints and schematics, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.