Buildings Millwright - First Class

About the role

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation! The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region. We Are Proud To Be Recognized As 2023 FORBES Best in State Employer Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024.

Responsibilities

• Inspects visually, disassembles, repairs, or replaces various mechanical equipment such as cranes, hoists, vehicle washers, tanks, elevators, escalators, pumps, air compressors, turnstile equipment, overhead doors, etc.
• Erects scaffolding and performs rigging as required.
• Locates electrical trouble and diagnoses by various electrical testing devices, repairs electrical trouble as required.
• Locates trouble in electro-mechanical equipment and makes mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Manufactures, installs, and repairs such parts as bushings, bearings, pulleys, gears, belts, gaskets, and all related parts connected with the safe operation of all mechanical equipment serviced by the department.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.
• Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees.
• Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license or equivalent.
• Must have three (3) years relevant full time work experience which includes proficiency in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and pneumatic equipment and accessories equipment includes but is not limited to pumps, compressors, electric motors, roto-gates, fans, overhead doors or gates, etc.
• Successful completion of trade school curriculum in relevant area may be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
• Must also have experience in the cutting