Locomotive Electrician (Decatur, IL 2025) (Decatur, IL, US, 62521)

pbRequisition ID : 38334/b /p p /p p /p divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bJob Description/b/H2 /divdivpLocomotive Electricians are responsible for conducting routine maintenance, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install all electrical wiring and equipment on diesel electric locomotives and their components. /p pbr bPrimary Responsibilities/b/p ul liEnsure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and federal regulations/li liWire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install equipment such as: Rheostats, Control Systems, Transformers, Motors amp; Generators, Welding Machines, Electric Lighting Fixtures, Winding Armatures, Battery Charging Systems, Magnet Coils, Switchboards amp; Meters, Compensators amp; Rotors, Electrical Collectors./li liMeasure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes./li liReading electrical prints, testing circuits, and connections, using multimeters, amp clamps, etc. /li liDiagnose, repair, and replace electrical malfunctions in components including loading charging, transition problems, wheel slip, sander circuits and high and low voltage grounds./li liPerform work activities utilizing voltages up to 1200 and amperages up to 2400./li liExamine parts for wear and/or defects such as brushes contact tips, slip rings, armatures, diodes, bearings, and fuses./li liInterpret test instrument indicators./li liInterpret information from computer monitors or printouts./li liMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. /li /ul pbJob Requirements/b/p ul liA Locomotive Electrician holds a safety sensitive position in which he/she must maintain alertness and concentration while at work.  Safety sensitive tasks may include:   ul liConstantly working around heavy, moving, potentially hazardous locomotive engines./li liFrequently climbing on/off locomotives inside and outside the shop in all weather conditions./li liOperating and moving a locomotive engine (some of these movements may fall under the Hours-of-Service act)./li /ul /li liWork safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries/li liWear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots/li liComplete annual training and pass safety rules examinations/li liMust pass all required assessments/li liMust pass a background screening/li liMust pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test/li liThis position is governed by a union position and membership is required /li /ul /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Additional Information/H2 /divdivpbMinimum Qualifications/b/p ul liHigh School Diploma/GED/li li18 years of age or older/li liValid Driver’s License/li /ul pbPreferred Qualifications/b/p ul liTwo years electrician experience./li liCompletion of an electrical vocational or trade school program./li liJourneyman Electrician./li liOne year experience reading blueprints or electrical schematics. /li liemVeterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 65F, 88S, 1345, AMT, AE, 3E0X1 are encouraged to apply. /em/li /ul pbSkills and Abilities/b/p ul liVerbal comprehension (understand oral and written communication)./li liCommunication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)./li liReasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)./li liBasic Math./li liAbility to multitask./li liMemory (recall track placement and locomotive location)./li /ul pbPhysical Demands /b  /p ul liHeavy work, lifting to 50 pounds./li liStoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb./li liWalk long distances over uneven terrain./li liDemonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection./li /ul pbTraining/bbr Travel for paid training to McDonough, GA. Locomotive Electricians will complete 1 week of Mechanical Safety orientation and 6 weeks of craft specific training. Norfolk Southern will reimburse travel and pay for lodging as required by union agreement./p /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Compensation Data/H2 /divdivpbRate of Pay/b/p ul lispan style="font-size:11.0pt"spanspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"1st 40 Working Days: (50% of Full Rate)        /span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11.0pt"spanspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"Next 204 Working Days: (75% of Full Rate)    /span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11.0pt"spanspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"Next 244 Working Days:  (80% of Full Rate)    /span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:11.0pt"spanspan style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"After 2 Years/488 Days Working Days: $40.98 (100% of Full Rate – Journeyman)/span/span/span/li /ul pbBenefits/b/p ul liCompany Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire/li li80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents/li liUnion Benefits/li liMedical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)/li li$20K Life Insurance/li li401 (K) First Day of Employment/li liAfter 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision/li /ul /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bWork Conditions/b/H2 /divdivpWorking hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. The work environment is a shop and outdoor work.   /p /div/div/divpbCompany Overview/b/p pSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting a href="http://www.norfolksouthern.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.norfolksouthern.com/"www.NorfolkSouthern.com/a./p p /p pAt Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization./p p /p pbEqual employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress./b/p