Locomotive Electrician - Regina, SK

Adecco is currently hiring a Locomotive Electrician for a full-time opportunity. If you are a skilled trades person or interested in skilled trades and continuous learning in a safety-focused environment, this could be a great fit for you. Electricians perform inspection, maintenance and the repair of the electrical assembly on the locomotive fleet. They work on electronics components, computer systems, fuel injector systems and troubleshoot locomotive failures. The duties take place in the repair shop, on service tracks or other railroad property. You'll be working on all types of equipment and structures designed to support the distribution of freight across North America. Enjoy paid training and evolve your skills. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, replacing and monitoring locomotive electrical components
  
• Troubleshooting electrical problems
  
• Testing circuits and connections using electrical test equipment
  
• Inspecting equipment and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs are completed, while adhering to timelines and budget restrictions
  
• Responsible for ordering electrical parts
  
• Maintaining the work area in a clean and safety conscious manner
  
• Performing maintenance, as required
  
• Correctly filling out forms for repair and maintenance
  

Working Conditions

• Required to work on varying shifts to cover operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year
  
• Work shifts (day, evening or night) on weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays
  
• Overtime may be required at any time
  
• Required to perform physical work, which is performed in the shop, outdoors, or outside the terminal, year-round in all weather conditions
  
• Lifting weights up to 50 pounds and working in confined spaces
  
• Working to safety rules and following safe work procedures
  
• May be required, occasionally, to travel some distance to reach working site
  
• May be required, occasionally, to work away from home for an extended period of time
  

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• High school diploma or equivalent GED
  
• Must be 18 years of age or older
  
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements of the position
  
• Ability to use measuring devices and understand visual displays
  
• Basic technical knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques
  
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
  
• Good hand-eye coordination
  

Assets

• Valid CDL for the class and type of equipment operated
  
• Ability to certify company equipment in accordance with regulatory standards
  
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems
  
• Welding skills
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• 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
  
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
  
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
  

Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We're committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.