Infrahire is looking for Locomotive Electrician in Candor, NC
Required
Basic keyboarding skills
Basic mathematic skills
Valid driver's license
Education or work experience in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors OR current journeyman's electrical card
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Able to read electrical schematics and prints
Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment aptitude test.
Candidates must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment.
Preferred
An Associate's degree in electricity or electronics
Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience with large motor generators and/or high-voltage circuitry
Experience working with electronics and/or electro-mechanical systems
Experience working in an environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection
Experience working with, on, and around moving heavy equipment (Consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Completed a formal electrical training program (e.g., training presented by a community college, trade/vocational school, or military)
Certified and/or licensed as an electrician
Physical Requirements
Able to detect and interpret different visual color signals and displays, identify and judge the speed and distance of locomotives being moved in the service area, and respond quickly to unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing
Occasionally push, pull, lift and carry objects weighing up to 65 lbs; bend, stoop, and kneel. Perform overhead work, climb and maintain balance in order to access locomotives and equipment
Able to safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces
Must have normal color vision
Able to remain standing or sitting for more than one-half of every work day with an opportunity to periodically change position for comfort and make frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects
Work Conditions
Standard work week Monday through Friday
Willing and able to work in confined and/or small spaces
18 years of age or older
Work at heights of 20 feet or more
Willingness to practice safe work habits
Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
Infrahire is also Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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