MofE RailCar Electrical Worker

Job ID: 15288 Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad Location: Various, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Harmon Shop Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026 Description Job Title: Railcar Electrical Worker Department: MofE MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad Primary Location(s): Various Salary Range: See wage progression chart below Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated Union Affiliation: Agreement Closing Date (if applicable) : Until Filled Shift (if applicable) : Various Title 55-a (yes or no) : Not Applicable Other: Not Telework eligible ABOUT THE AGENCY MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees. Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline. Responsibilities : MofE Railcar Electrical Workers are responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical components on diesel/electric and electric locomotives. ***If selected for this position, you will be headquartered at various locations including, but not limited to, Grand Central Terminal, High Bridge, Croton-Harmon, Poughkeepsie, North White Plains, Brewster, Wassaic, Stamford, Danbury, Bridgeport or New Haven. Duties to include: Conduct Inspections of Locomotive Electrical Components: Perform scheduled electrical inspections in compliance with company and industry standards; inspect various small (relays, voltage regulators, rectifiers, solid state components, circuitry) and large components (traction motors, and motor alternators, inverters, transformers, HVAC, cab signals); inspect and test circuitry with electrical testing equipment (multi-meters, amp probe, laptop); inspect for unusual smells, overheating and small changes in the visual appearance of objects/materials. Troubleshoot Malfunctions: Diagnose electrical, electromechanical, and electronic malfunctions in locomotive components; assess nature of problem and determine needed corrective action; including both high and low voltage equipment. Perform Maintenance and Repair: Repair or replace electrical, electromechanical, and electronic components in the locomotive cab or electrical compartments (junction boxes, voltage regulators high voltage power supply unit, traction motor-propulsion systems); disassemble and clean electrical parts; assemble components; provide maintenance for miscellaneous equipment and facilities using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans. Work with Shop Machines and Tools: Safely and effectively operate high and low precision measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, and volt/ohm meters); electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools (drills, wrenches, grinders); material handling equipment (lifts, cranes, and overhead hoists). Practice Safe Work Habits: Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures, wear prescribed safety apparel; take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or co-workers; ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting and at the completion of work. Qualifications REQUIRED: Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Applicants must also possess one of the following requirements: · A minimum of two (2) years of full-time verifiable work experience as an Electrician, Electromechanical/Electronic or Automotive Technician or Maintainer. · An IBEW journeyman's card. · Graduation from an approved trade or technical school, with a with a major …

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