Electrical Test Technician

Elmira Heights, NY

OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will have previous knowledge of the theory of electricity, electrical schematics and various electrical measuring devices such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and megger/hi-pot testing

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

  • Be part of a team that performs a wide variety of advanced and complex level tasks involving the use of mechanical and electronic test equipment.
  • Ability to work at complex level tasks involving troubleshooting and testing
  • Responds to customer telephone calls
  • Ensures that assignments are completed in the established time standards.
  • All-purpose technician capable of adjusting mechanical/electrical parts.
  • Testing and repairing pipes and leaks in air, and oil systems
  • Fills test reports, internal adjustments, and pending job information accurately
  • Keeps testing area clean at all time
  • Theory of electrical principles and troubleshooting skills
  • Prior experience working with test procedures and ability to read and understand the schematics
  • Familiarity with electrical testing instruments (e.g. Multi-meter, Amp meter, oscilloscope, Hi-pot, megger, data recorder etc.)
  • Prior experience working with LabVIEW or similar tool
  • Cope with rotational shiftwork. This position is 3 weeks (first shift) and 3 weeks (second shift)
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required with at least 5 years of progressive and directly related electrical/mechanical experience required.
  • Associates degree in electrical/mechanical engineering can be used in lieu of 5 years’ experience without degree
  • Skillset to follow schematics, pneumatic, hydraulic, air conditioning in making repairs

INITIAL TRAINING:
  • Quality system
  • Occupational Hazards Prevention System
  • Railway Safety Management System
  • Human Resources Policies
  • Environmental Systems
  • Information/Cyber Security
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work in a start-up, high pressure environment
  • Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
  • Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
  • Shall comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
  • Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
  • Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
  • Shall attend all company required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
  • Shall NOT operate any company equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so
  • $25 - $33 per hour based on experience
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Ref: #260-Eng NY Transit

Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 5

Category: Industrial & Manufacturing

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Shift: On-Site

Compensation Range: 50000.00 - 66000.00

Job ID: 348590

Date Posted: 04/01/2026

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