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Road Electrician

Employer:	CSX Transportation
Job Location:	St. Louis , MO
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Industry Type:	Building Owners
Job Description:	Job Summary Perform electrical inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities on power distribution equipment, floodlight towers, power poles, moveable bridges, generators, turntables, air conditioning units and other fixed electrical facilities. This will include programmable controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD's) systems. Primary Activities and Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) * Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code and the Standard for Electricial Safety in the Workplace (NFPA-70E) * Install and maintain high and low voltage, overhead and underground wiring and equipment such as: switch heaters, control systems, conduits & cables, cross arms, pole mounted fixtures, transformers & capacitors, outdoor substation apparatus, air systems, fire alarm systems, motors & generators, year/building power & lighting, heating systems, switchboards & meters, battery charging, systems, welding machines, and UPS systems * Install and maintain all classes of exterior/interior wiring for electric, power and roadway lights, including overhead lines, up to 15kv * Install and maintain electric systems and navigation lights on bridges * Inspect equipment before each use * Handle testing instruments for measuring voltage, current power, insulation resistance, etc * Work with power companies and other vendors to plan and complete job activities * Interpret and follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications * Remove and replace defective poles and install conduits and conductors, dig by hand or mechanical means and set poles with the aid of mechanical equipment * May maneuver fiberglass one-man bucket attached to boom of line or bucket truck * Know the locations of cutouts and switches in areas of service in order to shorten power outages Pay Rate $24.02/hour full rate or $5,110.45-$5,507.33/month Pay varies by location Training You will attend two weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED * 18 years of age or older * Valid Driver's License * Licensed electrician and be qualified to perform line work (15kv and below) * Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, meters, and gauges Preferred Qualifications * Commercial Driver's License Basic Competencies * Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical) * Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions) * Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills) Physical Requirements * Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis * Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis * Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection * Work with high and low-voltage equipment * Distinguish color coded wiring Employment Conditions * Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained immediately upon being hired * Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries * Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses and Arc Flash Hazard PPE per Arc Flash Hazard Safety Training * Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work * Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examination * May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol * Must pass all required assessments * Must pass a background screening * Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and strength test * Work setting requires frequent revision in work assignments * Must be available to respond to emergency calls after hours, holidays and weekends * Regional travel required * This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; membership is required Environmental Conditions Work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces and/or at elevated heights. Safety Commitment Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers and the communities. This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. All candidates' safety records will be reviewed and considered when evaluating the candidate pool.
Company Description:	CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is a transportation company providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. Our transportation network connects customers to ports, production and distribution centers and markets across the eastern United States. CSX Transportation Inc. A principal operating company of CSX Corp., CSX Transportation (CSX), provides a crucial link to the transportation supply chain through its approximately 21,000 route mile rail network, which serves every major population center in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces on Ontario and Quebec. It serves 70 ocean, river and lake ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. CSX also serves thousands of production and distribution facilities through track connections to more than 230 short-line and regional railroads. Learn more about the rail network & operations > CSX Intermodal (CSXI) is one of the nation's largest coast-to-coast intermodal transportation providers, linking customers to railroads via trucks and terminals. Containers and trailers are loaded and unloaded from trains, and trucks provide the link between intermodal terminals and the customer.