Electrician jobs in Waterloo, IA

Electrician inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes and is properly inspected. Being an Electrician uses a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Electrician typically requires Electrician License. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Electrician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Electrician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Electrician
  • Canadian National Railway Company
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art locomotives and cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

    NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WATERLOO, IOWA.

    Role:

    Electricians perform inspections, major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of locomotives.

    Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on the location and circumstances:

    • Inspect, service and maintain locomotives, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including troubleshooting or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts.
    • Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make required repairs.
    • Assemble and start engines.
    • Use test equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
    • Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
    • Operate locomotives on shop tracks.
    • Test locomotives on shop track after repair.

    Working Conditions:
    • Work shift work, which consists of: Irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
    • Work in a shop environment and outside in all weather conditions
    • Occasionally work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
    • Frequent stooping, lifting, kneeling, bending, crouching and climbing.
    • Minimal travel required

    Minimum Requirements:
    • Valid driver’s license.
    • High School diploma or equivalent GED
    • Must be 18 years of age
    • Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position
    • Using measuring devices and understanding visual displays.
    • Basic technical knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques.
    • Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs
    • Displays good hand-eye coordination

    Preferences:
    • Valid CDL for the class and type of equipment operated.
    • Ability to certify company equipment in accordance with state standards.
    • Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems.
    • Welding skills.
    • Basic computer skills.

    The ideal candidate profile: 
    • Automotive or diesel electrician experience and/or electrician diploma/apprenticeship
    • Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.
    • Demonstrate good teamwork skills and maintain positive interactions with others.
    • Displays good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
    • Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

    Training:

    Newly hired Electricians take part in several weeks of training which includes classroom instructions and field training. The classroom training will take place in Homewood, IL at the CN Campus. The training guides the new Electrician through the critical safety skills required to work on the railroad. Once the classroom training is complete, the Electrician will complete on-the job training to enhance his/her knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the training course is mandatory in order to work as a Electrician.

    Union:

    The Electrician is a unionized position and is part of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). Wages, initiation fees, and monthly dues are required as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. 

    About CN
    CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

    CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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Apprentice electrician
  • Shaw Electric Co.
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY : Under supervision of an electrician, the apprentice electrician performs electrical work involved in construction, maintenance, and / or repair of commercial, industrial, or residential ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Industrial Electrician
  • Bertch Cabinet LLC
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob SummaryThe Industrial Electrician will install or maintain electrical systems for equipment or facilities in accordance with Iowa State Building and Electrical codes.Candidates MUST be ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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2nd Shift Electrician
  • Waterloo Community School District
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Electrician FLSA Status: Non-exempt Classification: Classified Immediate Supervisor: Director of Operations 2nd Shift 1:30pm-9:30pm Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing buil...
  • 19 Days Ago

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3rd Shift Electrician
  • Bertch Cabinet LLC
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob SummaryThis position is a 3rd shift position. The 3rd shift Industrial Electrician will install or maintain electrical systems for equipment or facilities in accordance with Iowa State ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Journeyman Electrician (Waterloo, IA) - $2000 SIGN ON BONUS
  • Shaw Electric Company Inc.
  • Waterloo, IA FULL_TIME
  • $2000 Sign On Bonus Available ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Mostly working in Commercial and/or Industrial setting Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems to dete...
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Maintenance Technician
  • The Judge Group
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Job Title: Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift & Weekend Day Shift openingsLocation: Waterloo, IowaSalary: $22-35/hour DOE ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automation Technician
  • The Judge Group
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Job Title: Automation TechnicianLocation: Waterloo, IASalary: $30-40/hour Job Summary: The Automation Technician is resp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assembly Technician
  • TDS Automation Inc
  • Waverly, IA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Summary Works together as a team to assemble a project or product or to assemble a compon...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician
  • International Staffing Consultants, Inc.
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Job Title: Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift & Weekend Day Shift openings Location: Waterloo, Iowa Salary: $22-35/hour ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
  • POET
  • Shell Rock, IA
  • : ABOUT POET At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Maintenance Technician - Waterloo, IA
  • Marsden Services
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Marsden Services is a facility services provider with an unmatched reputation for operational excellence. We provide mai...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Technician-Commercial Kitchen Equipment
  • Hobart Service
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description Are you mechanically and electrically inclined? Do you like providing cu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Care Diesel Technician
  • Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
  • Waterloo, IA
  • Req ID: 430865 Address: 3301 Greyhound Dr. Suite A Waterloo, IA, 50701 Welcome to Love’s! Where People are the Heart of ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...
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