Rail Car Technician
Rail Car Technician
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Job Description
Close Date: Tuesday April:00 AM
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department
Transit & Rail Maintenance
Salary: $23.00 $44.19 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
Rail Car Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens Light Rail Vehicles. Maintenance services are provided seven days a week during the daytime evening and night shifts. Rail Car Maintenance operates two shops. It is necessary to complete the RCM Technician training successfully. After training personnel will perform recommended preventative and corrective maintenance on rail transit vehicles. Besides assisting light rail operations streetcar operations wayside operations and public safety the incumbent may also act in a support capacity for other departments.Must be available to work various shifts; holidays; nights and weekends.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs maintenance as outlined by the Rail Operations Maintenance.
Must maintain the standard tools of the trade and the department will provide all specialty tools.
Technicians follow and adhere to all Rail Car Maintenance standards policies and procedures applicable to the daytoday operations of the rail cars and revenue service.
Work with all Rail Car Maintenance workforce members and related vocations and departments to provide safe reliable and clean rail vehicles ready for daily revenue service.
Maintains troubleshoots and repairs all systems related to rail vehicle systems such as propulsion braking HVAC automatic train protection doors auxiliary power power collection pneumatics and hydraulics trucks car body and all maintenance and emergency support equipment using all the necessary tools and equipment to accomplish tasks.
Responds to rail system emergencies that involve significant service delays and serious vehicle accidents. Renders whatever remedial action is needed to retrieve rail vehicles back to the yard and restore service.
Performs acceptance testing and preservice testing of newly acquired rail vehicles as well as needed multisystem tests as required.
Complies with all safety regulations by CATS OSHA FTA FRA and NCDOT.
All other jobrelated duties as assigned.
As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs.
Must be able to manipulate 100 lbs.
Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces while working.
Must be able to work while in the following positions or conditions: sitting bending twisting kneeling reaching crouching lying down prone or supine at shoulder level or above or any combination listed above.
Must be able to work at heights on platforms and man lifts.
Must be able to work in pits and under lifted heavy equipment.
Must be able to work in all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety gear.
Must be able to work in the assigned uniform approved by CATS.
Must be available to work various shifts; holidays; nights and weekends.
Sensory Requirements:
NOTE: Employees must have the following sensory requirements:
Speech
Touch
Hearing
Vision20/20 or correctable to 20/20 (near distance and peripheral)
Special Provisions:
This position is considered Safety Sensitive under FTA guidelines. Candidates/ Employees must pass preemployment drug test and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FTA guidelines.
Candidates must pass a 9month probationary period.
Candidates may be required to acquire and maintain a Commercial Drivers License depending upon the needs of CATS.
Disclaimer:This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED supplemented by a degree or certificate in the following fields:
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical technology
Industrial technology
Machinist certificate
Military Training (mechanical or electrical)
Proof of completion of electrical or electronics from the Armed Forces
Two years of experience repairing any of the following systems: electrical electronic and electromechanical systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent and three years relevant work experience
OR
Associates Degreeandone year relevant work experience
This position is considered a security and safety sensitive position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FTA guidelines as well as all procedures and guidelines in alignment with the City of Charlotte and CATS Drug and Alcohol Policies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
