Electrician Journeyman - Chicago

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical, electronic and HVAC systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines
• Utilizes a variety of test equipment, PC, and graphic information to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and qualify components and circuits to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures
• Repairs and/or replaces doors, electronics, signs, pantographs, and HVAC systems
• Installs components such as motors, generators, switches, relays, batteries, and transformers
• Performs approved electrical modifications and repairs or replaces components, as necessary
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job
• Works on electrical systems and components with AC and DC voltage

Minimum Qualifications

• HVAC experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in electrical repairs, and testing advanced electrical/electronic systems and reading, drafting, and interpreting circuit diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Experience in both A/C and D/C electrical systems
• Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and multimeters
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment, and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
• Some computer skills
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 25lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment
• Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The hourly range is $29.90 - $39.86 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).


Health and WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K Rail Pass PrivilegesWellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical Plan Opt-out CreditLife InsuranceCommuter and Flexible Spending AccountsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateNo-cost Financial Advisor SessionFertility and Family Building Benefits
Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID: 166728
Posting Location(s): Illinois

Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%


You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.