Electrical Electrician/Installation; Electrician/Service Job in Tallahassee, FL 32308


ELECTRICAL Job Number:  J0008523b
Primary Location:  Florida -  32308
Sector: Commercial; Residential
Positions: Electrician/Installation; Electrician/Service
Employer Locations: FL-Tallahassee
Benefits: Medical - Employee; Medical - Family ; Dental - Employee; Dental - Family; Vision - Employee ; 401K/RSP
Required Overnight Travel: 30%
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: First Shift; Second Shift; Third Shift
Job Description: Assistant Signal Worker- Please apply at HYPERLINK "http://www.csx.com/careers" www.csx.com/careers
Description
 
Job Summary
Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing protection equipment.
  
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Construct forms and foundations for signal equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Install signal/communication structures and components
Lubricate moving parts on mechanical equipment such as switch machines, car retarders and controllers
Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations
Prepare and paint signal equipment
Inspect, test, repair and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment
Pay Rate 
Entry Rate $21.31/hour 
Full Rate $21.80/hour 
$24.02/hour full rate Signalman (eligible upon completion of all required apprentice training)
*Pay rates may vary by location
 
Training 
Initially, you will attend three weeks of paid training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA., and three (3) additional training sessions that will be scheduled approximately 130 days apart.  CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.   
 
Qualifications
 
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma/GED
21 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
Understand schematics and diagrams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in use of Volt / Ohm meters
Interpretation of circuit schematics
Electronic or electrical training or previous experience in this area
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Basic Competencies
Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and trouble shooting skills)
Physical Requirements
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
Climb ladders and poles up to at least 40 feet to make repairs, tests and installations
Walking over uneven terrain and getting on and off equipment
Equipment restrictions mandate that an incumbent must weigh 300 pounds or less in order to perform job duties
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 including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
Federal regulations 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 physical capabilities test
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, membership is required
Regional travel 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

Preferred Skills and Education


Minimum Experience Required: Mid-Career (2-4 years)
Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma
Certifications: Apprentice Electrician License; Journeyman Electrician License
Required Skills:
Skills-Systems: High Voltage; Low Voltage; Mechanical Systems; Medium Voltage
Skills-Wiring: 110; Coax; Fiber Optic
Skills-Parts and Accessories: 3-Way Switches; AC; Circuit Beaker Box; Conduit Pipe; Conduit Tubing; Control Panel; DC; Dimmer Switches; Electric Meter; Electrical Switchgear Assemblies; Fluorescent Lighting; Fuse Box; Fuses; Generators; Halogen Lighting; Intercoms; Lighting Fixtures - Recessed; Lighting Fixtures – Surface Mount; Load Centers; Motor Controls; Motors; Outlets; Panel Boards; PLC; Relays; Service Box; Terminals; Transformers; Variable Frequency Drive Controls; Wall Switch
Skills-Applications: Aircraft; Commercial; Industrial; Marine
Skills-Functions: Electrical Compatibility; Rewire Structures; Wiring-Connecting; Wiring-Installation
Skills-Computer Related:

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