Communication Roadway Electrician Trainee- Atlanta, GA

Requisition 39449: Communication Roadway Electrician Trainee- Atlanta, GA

COMM. ROADWAY ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE

Rate of pay: During training pay is 75% of a promoted Communications ELECTRICIAN ($31.61/hr) - (AFTER PROMOTION: $8,978.18/month)

Work week: Monday- Friday and Standby Day Saturday/Sunday

Hours: 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Principal duties:

Responsibilities include construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of all power distribution and lighting applications. This includes maintenance and emergency repairs to movable bridges, completing required reports, and maintaining appropriate records for equipment and tools.

Priority candidates' prerequisites for maintenance electrician position are:

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to electric power systems ranging from 69kV - 2.3kV. They should be capable of recommending improvements for operational efficiency, identifying necessary repairs, and reporting safety concerns to supervision.
• Candidate must facilitate and manage relationships with contractors to assist with timely repair and restoration of electrical systems.
• Candidates must have experience in either Allen Bradley or Modicon systems. This is essential for timely troubleshoot of various control systems to include: moveable drawbridges, power distribution systems, lighting systems, and heavy industrial control applications across equipment and facilities.
• Candidates must hold a NFPA 70E certification. A candidate who does not possess one will be required to undergo company-provided training certification (NFPA 70E) for standard electrical safety in the workplace.
• Candidates must possess a valid class (A) CDL driver's license with the following endorsements: air brake, combination vehicle, hazmat. The CDL requirement is required to operate company line trucks and related equipment. A candidate who does not possess one will be required to undergo testing and must successfully obtain a class (A) CDL.
• Candidates must be able to climb steel towers and wooden structures up to 200 feet in various weather conditions. Tasks will include maintenance and repair of power distribution (69kV-2.3kV primary) (480V-120V secondary), lighting systems, moveable bridges, and other company facilities.
• Candidates must provide proof of all certifications and training relevant to the electrical maintenance field.
• Maintenance electrician's position will be subject to 24/7 emergency call-outs to support company's operations and respond to urgent situations/emergencies.
• Maintenance electrician's positions must be willing and are required to work extended stays at various terminals in the southern region to support the company's needs and emergencies.
• All candidates will undergo an interview and skill evaluation to determine eligibility for consideration of placement to maintenance electricians.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier ofcoal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.