Shop Electrician Apprentice

Description :

• Shop Electrician Apprentice : The purpose of this job is to learn the skills necessary to inspect, maintain, repair, and rebuild all electrical components of NICTD’s railroad passenger cars.  Electrician apprentices are expected to be comfortable working with industrial sized traction motors, blowers, high voltage, computer-based diagnostics, electronics, and HVAC systems.  Candidates must have skills using the tools of the electrician trade including, but not limited to, voltage and amp meters, high pot testers, meggers, frequency counters, DC power supplies, cranes, and other common electrical hand tools.  Must be able to lift items weighing up to thirty pounds.  Work is often on ladders and in close quarters; balance is essential.  The location is primarily in Michigan City, Indiana.  Successful candidates should expect to work varying hours of their apprenticeship on day shift, afternoon shift, night shift, weekends, some holidays, and relief assignments.  Once the apprenticeship is completed, assignments are based on seniority.

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How to Apply :

Apply early for the best chance at consideration; the District reserves the option to close this position at any time.

Laura Harrington, at (219) 874-4221, ext 219; e-mail :

Applicant Note :

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment decisions.