Electrician Specialist in Buffalo, NY

Salary Range: Starting Rate: $25.82/hour

How about a career that's good for you and your community? A job that makes a meaningful impact on the daily lives of those around you? Metro gets people to work, school, healthcare, and provide access to groceries, medicine and other day-to-day needs. Public transportation is a crucial part of many people’s lives. Many may not be able to contribute to life in Western New York without your contribution first. This is the kind of reward that keeps hundreds of people at Metro for decades. It’s a job that matters.

Rail - Electrician Specialist, Power & Catenary Dept

This job involves all manner of preparation and performance and completion of any type of assigned work done at any location connected with Company’s rail system. Applicant must be able to read and interpret instruction sheets, blueprints and wiring diagrams; analyzing defects in substations, load centers, motor control center, batteries and charging systems, rectifiers and transformers and determine the extent of required repairs; setting up and conducting tests; making repairs, replacements and adjustments with a minimum of direct supervision; observing and reporting of unsafe conditions; fully understand the principles of and the safety precautions regarding work on 23,000 volts and 480 volt A.C. and 650 volt D.C. power systems; understand and be proficient in use of test equipment, including but not limited to ammeters, voltmeters and preventative maintenance on substation and other electrical equipment; to be able to make emergency repairs.

Requirerments:
Must have two years of formal training in advanced electrical/electronic theory, including digital logic, analog integrated circuitry, and CRT circuitry, and two years’ experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of modern communications systems. To be an eligible candidate for the position, all candidates will be required to pass the Skills Test designated for the position. Employee must be able to possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License of the classification required by law for the type of vehicle (s) driven as part of an employee’s normal job duties. Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Participation in the bloodborne pathogen program is required.

What we offer:
• Job stability
• A comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, retirement plan & more!

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