A-Repairman Metro Railcar Maintenance

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for an A-Repairman - Metro Railcar Maintenance (Repairman-Rail) position. The A Repairman will inspect and diagnose problems for correction and make major and minor repairs to vehicles and their sub-components.

Responsibilities

• Moves cars and equipment in the shop, line, and yard.
• Operates service equipment (trucks, forklifts, shop carts, 20-ton cranes, hoists).
• Analyzes and executes instructions from hardware and software technical manuals, schematics, and parts lists.
• Performs work of a similar nature as may be required, under minimal supervision.

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.
• Special Requirements: Employee will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements, work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends, and be exposed to a variety of hazards requiring protective clothing and safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Substitution: 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.

SkillsStrong computer skills are preferred.

Benefits

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration offers excellent benefits, including a generous and competitive benefits package.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The current schedule varies on a 24-hour shift.

Special 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.

Additional Information

• To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
• Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.