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Traction Power Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$61,960 / year median in Missouri
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Listing - Traction Power Electrician Why Build Your Career in St. Louis with Bi-State Development?
Cost of Living Advantage:
Stretch your hard-earned money further in a region where the overall cost of living is 10% below the national average.
Exceptional Housing Affordability:
Housing costs in the St. Louis area sit an incredible 21% below the national average. $5,000
Sign-On Bonus:
Enjoy an immediate welcome bonus across all featured mechanic, electrician, and facility roles.
Financial Peace of Mind:
Reliable weekly paychecks, generous benefits, PSLF eligibility, robust pension & training programs, and official union representation via the IBEW (Local 2 and Local 309) for designated technical and facility positions. 3. Traction Power Electrician $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Start at $35.19/hr ($39.09/hr after 6 mos) | High Voltage & Overtime IBEW Local 2 / Local 309 POSITION
SUMMARY & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Bring your high-voltage expertise to Bi-State Development and build a stable, long-term career maintaining crucial regional transit electrical infrastructure. Perform highly skilled technical work in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electric traction power generation and distribution systems. Work extensively on traction power substations, catenary poles and foundations, messenger/contact wire, insulating devices, and power switching equipment. Respond to 24-hour service calls to diagnose and correct emergencies involving electrical systems. Operate specialized road and rail vehicles and handle activation/deactivation of traction power and auxiliary electrical systems.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Considerable experience as a fully qualified electrician with railroad or transit traction power and catenary systems; ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no air brake restrictions; and successful completion of electrical/mechanical aptitude tests and DOT physical. Apply Now on our
Career Page:
https://www.bistatedev.org/careers Get paid while you earn your commercial driver's license (CDL).
•Class A excluded.
• Also hiring applicants 18 to 20 years old with the ability to obtain an
INTRASTATE CDL
after training.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance