Locomotive Electrician

About the role

Wabtec is looking for a Locomotive Electrician to work on locomotive assembly and maintenance projects in West Wareham, Massachusetts. The work site depends on the current project, and travel should be expected. The role involves testing, troubleshooting and installing electrical and pneumatic systems on locomotives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform testing and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems
• Read electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Operate electrical test equipment and design basic electrical circuits
• Install electrical components, run and terminate wiring, cut, crimp and install cabling, and pull wire harnesses through conduit
• Drill and tap holes, clean, sandblast and paint old parts
• Disassemble, assemble locomotive parts and subassemblies
• Know and understand FRA rules (training required)
• Work with customers and co-workers in a team setting

Required profile

• Five years of equivalent experience building and/or maintaining heavy equipment
• Strong understanding of locomotive maintenance and repair; manufacturing experience is a plus
• Preferred: experience with diesel engines, propulsion and pneumatics in large industries such as rail, agriculture, mining or marine
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence, and to communicate verbally
• Ability to do basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, rates, ratios, percentages) and interpret bar graphs
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and to work around moving mechanical parts, noise above 85 dB and exposure to cold, heat and vibration

What we offer

• Base pay of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on training, experience, education and location
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement plans
• Possible annual bonus if eligible