Locomotive Electrician
Located in Minooka, IL
Salary: 25.00 to 40.00
Locomotive Electrician
Minooka, IL
$25.00
Full-Time | 1st Shift (overtime as needed)
Job Overview
A well-established company is seeking a skilled Locomotive Electrician to support rebuild and maintenance operations. This role focuses on electrical diagnostics, full rewiring, and system installation on locomotives and heavy equipment. If you’re strong with schematics, troubleshooting, and hands-on electrical work—this is a solid opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and follow work instructions for assigned projects
- Determine materials, tools, and equipment needed for each job
- Inspect, maintain, and repair locomotives, road maintenance equipment, and facility systems
- Perform electrical diagnostics using meters and testing equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and repair as needed
- Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and reinstall electrical components and systems
- Perform complete rewiring of locomotives
- Maintain and repair batteries, lighting circuits, crane circuits, air compressors, and facility systems
- Install aftermarket control systems, remote systems, and engine heating systems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
- Communicate inspection findings and repairs to supervisors
- Operate forklifts and other shop equipment
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License required
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Trade school or formal training in locomotive, diesel, or industrial electrical maintenance required
- Minimum 2+ years of locomotive electrical or industrial electrical experience
- Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, etc.)
- Comfortable working in a shop environment with heavy equipment
What We’re Looking For
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to handle full rewires and system installs confidently
- Detail-oriented and safety-focused
- Reliable, hands-on, and team-oriented
Benefits (Express offers benefits from the first day of employment!)
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- WEEKLY pay
- Direct Deposit
- Referral bonus program
Express Employment of Ottawa & Morris is a locally owned and operated staffing company dedicated to helping job seekers find local work. Job seekers will never pay a fee for our services and support.
Apply today!
Call/Text: 815-306-0250
Email your resume to: jobs.OttawaIL@Expresspros.com
Visit us: 711 Columbus St, Ottawa IL & 1453 N. Division St, Morris IL
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Express Office: Ottawa
2711 North Columbus Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
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