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Electrician

NJ TRANSIT
Port Jervis, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Do you have at least 1 year of electrical experience in commercial or industrial environments? Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.


Electrician-Port Jervis, New York


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Electricians troubleshoot and perform specialized maintenance on equipment including insulation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, communication, lighting, door, propulsion, and automatic train control and air brake systems.
  • Install, service and repair electrical panels, wiring, lighting, and fixtures as well as specialized electrical equipment and machinery.
  • Replace defective air filters, solid-state control boards, Freon, relays and pressure switches in HVAC system.
  • Locate defective motor components using proper test equipment (meters).
  • Perform safety control tests on doors, Cab Signal System, and braking systems.
  • Replace defective pressure switches and micros switches in air brake system.
  • Maintain and repair any electrical components on gear pullers, presses, and crane motors.
  • Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
  • Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures following routine and all standards of performance. Maintain a safe working environment.


Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Pass NJ Transit’s Electrician Aptitude Test
  • Demonstrate knowledge of OHMS laws, instrumentation, digital circuits, communication, computers
  • Demonstrate experience with control valves, transmitters, and PLC
  • Understand high voltage systems, grounding systems, fuses, and transformer maintenance
  • Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical tools such as multi-meter, voltage tester, etc.
  • Read electrical circuit diagrams and electrical blueprints
  • Successfully pass the pre-screening process including drug test, physical, and criminal, employer, and driving background checks.
  • High School Diploma or GED


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Programming, PLCs, VFDs, industrial Ethernet, digital and 4-20ma controls along with a broad knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution
  • Installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial or industrial electrical wiring
  • The military performing heavy-duty repair experience (airplanes, ships, steel mills, etc.)
  • Trade school, electrical, diesel-mechanical maintenance, and/or technical experience


Physical Requirements:

  • Lift up to 70 pounds occasionally
  • Stoop, bend, crawl, balance, climb, kneel
  • Be exposed to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
  • Wear protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, and safety-toe boots


Work Location:

  • Port Jervis, New York
  • 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 $29.10 (80% of the full rate). The 100%-tiered rate is $36.38.


At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan


At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.


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This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana 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 marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

Salary : $29 - $36

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