A-Repairman Light Rail Railcar Maintenance

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for an A" Repairman- Metro & Light Rail Car Maintenance. The A Repairman will inspect and diagnose problems for correction and make major and minor repairs to vehicles and their sub-components. He/she performs these functions on computer-based systems and equipment, as well as on electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and executes instructions from hardware and software technical manuals, schematics and parts lists.
• Moves rail vehicles.
• Operates service equipment (trucks, forklifts, shop carts, 20-ton cranes, and hoists).
• Executes various duties associated with the Rail Car Maintenance Group.
• Works on a 24-hour schedule.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in electronics, electricity, mechanics, and/or an electro-mechanical field of work.
• Computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to handle situations that involve or impact revenue operations.
• Must be able to perform various duties associated with the Rail Car Maintenance Group.
• Employee will be required and maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
• Employee will be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Employee will be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

Benefits

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration Offers Excellent Benefits. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.