ELECTRICIANS - MECHANICAL & JOURNEYMEN

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. 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.

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.

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

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

Able to learn in a classroom and/or shop floor setting

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

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

Documents job tasks and work performed manually or electronically and submitted as required

Attends and participates in all assigned training

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. Mechanical shop-based work

Must be able to travel and work at all hours and at all commuter rail locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in all weather conditions

Position requires ability to climb onto rail equipment

The position will be exposed to loud environments, outdoor weather, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and electricity

By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Travel Required
Must be able to travel around the whole of the Commuter Rail network.