Mechanical Electrician

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At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.  To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Mechanical Electrician:

The mechanical electrician performs inspection, installation, service maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems on locomotives and coaches. They are accountable for the prompt completion of electrical duties, and other similar/related duties as assigned.

Rate of pay: This is a unionized position. The pay rates are non-negotiable. The starting pay rate for this position is $40.75

Minimum Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Electro-mechanical job experience, journeyman license, apprentice position, or other related applicable experience preferred (i.e., automotive/aircraft/railroad industrial troubleshooting and repair)
• Works with Alternating and Direct (AC/DC) Electrical Current at both low voltage and high voltage levels
• Understands and respects the dangers of working with large batteries, capacitors, contactors, etc.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits and equipment
  • Exercise judgment in the selection of proper tools, methods, and equipment.
  • Read/understand written/verbal instructions for successful completion of equipment upgrades and modifications
• Exercises familiarity with specialty electrical tooling and electrical meters with proven ability to use such tooling
• Must possess strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn in a classroom and/or shop floor setting

 Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Completes all work in compliance with FRA, OSHA, MBTA, KCS, and other local, state, and federal authorities
• Installs, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all electrical circuits, conduits, components and systems within railroad locomotives and passenger coaches, as designated by the KCS Mechanical Department management
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and all other KCS personnel
• Successfully communicates with a variety of disciplines at all levels with both internal and external staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned in normal operation and/or in emergencies
• Safely performs all duties without risk of injury to yourself or others
• Complies with all related safety rules and procedures including reporting hazards as required
• Documents job tasks and work performed manually or electronically and submitted as required
• Attends and participates in all assigned training
• Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned.
• Applicants must complete and pass a post-application assessment to be considered for this role. Failure to complete the assessment, or failure to achieve a passing score, will result in removal from consideration.

Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):

• Mechanical shop-based work
• Work can be in small and enclosed workspaces
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, talk and listen, lift (up to 50 pounds) and reach with both hands and both arms
• Must be able to travel and work at all hours and at all commuter rail location