Job ID: 61886
Department: Human Resources
Location:
Harrison,
NJ
About the Role |
Under the direct supervision of Car Equipment Division Supervisor or Foreman, the incumbent performs skilled electrical work in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars.
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Responsibilities |
NOTE: The foregoing is not exclusive and is not meant to describe all those duties which may be assigned to an Electrician pursuant to the agreement between PATH and RITU.
PATH operates 24 hours per day/7days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH’s unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required. PATH operates under a strict and enforced drug and alcohol free environment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, reasonable suspicion testing and federally mandated random testing for certain titles. A violation of PATH’s rules prohibiting use, possession or influence of drugs and alcohol while on the job is a terminable offense.
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Minimum Qualifications |
*The Electrical trade includes but is not limited to: reading electrical prints; wiring/rewiring components; working from and handling printed circuits; utilizing test instruments, precision meters, and tools and equipment associated with electrical work; troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems; motor control troubleshooting and diagnostics, building wiring, security alarm systems installation, troubleshooting and/or repair, elevator maintenance.
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Desired Qualifications |
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Selection Process |
Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam or interview. For this position, the following skills will be assessed:
Written exam: The written test will consist of electrical technical questions designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding such factors as:
Practical exam: The performance test will consist of a series of practical problems designed to assess key competencies related to the performance of the Electrician position such as:
Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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Compensation & Benefits |
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
The starting salary for the Electrician CED position is: $46.67/Hourly. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.
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Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
The Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH), an FRA-regulated commuter railroad, is the primary transit link between Manhattan and New Jersey communities and suburban commuter railroads. Carrying over 75 million passengers per year, PATH trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one of the few 24-hour systems in the world. Since the early 20th Century, PATH and its predecessor, the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad, have carried passengers between New Jersey and points in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, serving as a key link in the region's transportation network and as a catalyst for continued residential, commercial and employment growth.
PATH operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH’s unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.