Lineman Trainee - 90407864 - Philadelphia

Amtrak

Philadelphia, PA, US
Base: $44.23 – $49.14; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Heavy physical labor experience
Lift 50lbs or more
Basic mathematical computations
Lineman Trainees are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of high voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems

Job Summary

  • Lineman Trainees are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of high voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems.
  • Duties include attaching appurtenances, relocate lines away from existing lines, shift poles requiring newfoundations, install anchors and foundations, shift under traffic, move poles with wires attached, splice existing appurtenances, and install new foundations and certain designated power lines and signal transmission systems.
  • The hourly range is $44.23 – $49.14 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Matching Summary

Lineman Trainees are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of high voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems.

Salary

Base: $44.23 – $49.14; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: health, dental and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • heavy physical labor experience
  • lift 50lbs or more
  • basic mathematical computations
  • read, write, & speak English clearly
  • communicate using telephone and radio

Nice-to-have

  • basic climbing and rigging
  • basic mechanical aptitude
  • knowledge of hand tools
  • electronic/electrical background
  • previous railroad experience

Key Requirements

  • minimum of 18 years of age
  • high school graduate or GED Equivalent
  • 2 years' experience in heavy physical labor
  • valid driver’s license on the date of hire
  • obtain CDL license within 90 days
  • pass required training with written exams

Work Rights

Not specified

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