Line Technician Helper Job at Shimmick
Overview:
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented
LIne Tech Helpers based out of J
ersey City, NJ. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.
At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.
National Division
Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern U.S. Comprised of legacy companies, such as Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group, and others, this division has decades-long history of delivering successful transportation, transit, mining infrastructure, and water resources projects. In addition to state DOTs and transit agencies, the National Division has delivered more than $5 billion in work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources (dams, reservoirs, locks, levees) sector. The National Division is delivering Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s first build-finance project, the $260 million Gilcrease Expressway project in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists line technician in the maintenance, repair, inspection and testing of the overhead catenary, traction power and electrical distribution systems.
- Under Supervision, will be trained to install, inspect and repair components of the overhead catenary, traction power and electrical distribution systems
- After successfully completing training will be able, under general supervision, to replace defective portions of catenary including wire, hangers, clips, and insulators; measure and adjust sag in wire; install cables, switches, fuses and other attachments on the catenary system
- Assist line technician in responding to electrical system failures and/or malfunctions, and trouble calls
- Document inspections, repairs, daily activities as required either assisting the line technician or when working independently
- Participates in the planning & scheduling for the maintenance and testing of electrical equipment. Understands HBLR physical characteristics.
- Obtains all tools and material necessary for completion of work and ensures they are properly inventoried and maintained.
- Assists during emergencies to restore service.
- Works within the guidelines of the System Safety program by being alert to physical hazards which affect operations and when conditions exist or could develop that would conflict with a safe operating environment.
- Attends safety briefings, assures safety compliance, maintains qualifications [ Book Of Rules ] and coordinates with other departments.
- Flagging protection. Must be qualified to flag after 3 months from date of hire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Work requirements:
- Outside exposure to all weather conditions including wind, extreme cold and heat on or in close proximity to railroad tracks, highways & waterways.
- Must be agile and implement safe practices to preclude slips, trips, and falls when working around track, switches, ballast, uneven surfaces and loose material in day, night or portable lighting conditions.
- Climbs and performs duties on ladders, scaffolds, bucket trucks, scissor lifts at heights above 30 feet. Must be able to carry 251b or heavier tool bags.
- Works on bridges [heights], in tunnels, signal towers, at 35 feet or above, and on high speed tracks.
- Must be able to handle strenuous walks along uneven surfaces.
- Must have good visual acuity, including ability to distinguish colors, depth perception and peripheral vision plus normal night vision.
- Must have acute hearing, with the ability to distinguish and separate sounds around heavy machinery, noisy equipment and tools, voices near and at a distance.
- Demonstrate agility and coordination while lifting, stooping, carrying heavy loads.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalency
- One year experience performing maintenance, repairs, tests, and inspections on high voltage and/or railroad signal/crossing equipment is required.
- Graduating from an accredited program in electrical/electronic training will be accepted in lieu of experience as noted.
- Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License, without any suspensions or moving violations within the last three years. A Certified Driver’s Abstract is required to validate driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidate will be required to learn in a timely manner and be able to implement the rules and regulations for line technician helpers in accordance with the requirements of manual MW-10 [HBLR, Electrical Operating Instructions] for the protection of employees, property, and the operation of trains in electrified territory.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and ability to function under stressful situations.
- Ablity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ablity to perform field tests, document and/or communicate results to Supervision clearly.
Additional Information:
- This position will require working nights, holidays, and overtime.
- During flagging protection, must be able to stand and perform duties over long periods of time.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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