Mechanic B - Substation

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Summary: Employee is assigned to install and maintain remote control equipment, including switchboard instruments and wiring thereof at substation and remote-control points.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Must be qualified to inspect, repair, and maintain breaker houses, oil switches, transformers, network protectors and all other appurtenances necessary in electric traction substation department.
• Must be capable to take out clearances for himself and others under the supervision of substation.
• Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring.

Basic Requirements:
• Electromechanical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Pass New Jersey Transit’s Electrician Aptitude Test.
• Preferred knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Present a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Commercial Driver License (desired not required).

This is a Unionized position.

Rate of pay:

The pay rates are tiered and are non-negotiable based on years and types of experience. Tiers start at $2+.11 (80% of the full rate). The 100%-tiered rate is $36.3+.

Work Location: Newark, Hoboken, NJ

What we offer:
• Advancement Opportunities and Wage Progression
• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave and Paid Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation days)
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with % match
• Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and ******* Testing Regulations.

The DOT Drug and ******* Testing Regulation 4+ CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of ********* for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of ********* such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical ********* is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

At NJ TRANSIT, we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United States
New Jersey
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