Light Rail Systems Maintenance Technician
Light Rail Systems Maintenance Technician
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Hourly range is $21.63/hour to $64.42/hour with a midpoint of $42.31/hour. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The responsibility of this classification includes independently performing - under general supervision - skilled electrical/electronic and mechanical work to diagnose maintain repair rebuild overhaul service inspect light rail vehicles (LRVs) and equipment and their electronic systems; he/she also performs testing and repair of communications systems surveillance equipment and other related equipment.
Candidates will have ability to comprehend the skilled technical duties involved in performing inspections preventative and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting on all mechanical systems for the wayside and LRVs in area of assignment; ensures all LRVs and related equipment on the right-of-way are safe and ready at all times; responsible for all repairs modifications and rebuilding of LRV systems and components inspection maintenance and repair including making repairs to light rail vehicles and their systems; adjusts motors generators brake systems and related components; inspects diagnoses and repairs a variety of systems associated with light rail vehicles including LRV signals tracks and switch machines overhead contact system traction power substations and a variety of shop tools and equipment. Services and performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment. Install troubleshoot repair maintain and perform scheduled maintenance on the LRVs and subsystems to include but not limited to the overhead contact system traction power substations signals and switches tracks and right-of-way Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facilities and other various infrastructures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
- Experience in the application of mechanical and electrical principles repair methods standards and practices found in a journey level skilled trades position.
- Performs light rail vehicle preventative maintenance as scheduled or required on a regular basis; performs daily weekly monthly quarterly and annual maintenance on all systems including 3-phase inverters battery chargers closed-circuit television (CCTV) system high-speed circuit breakers doors brakes carbody lights and warning systems bridge plates propulsion systems hydraulics and locomotion.
- Inspects and/or performs corrective maintenance and troubleshooting daily on all systems pertaining to Skoda & Brookville light rail vehicles. Documents maintenance and repairs/adjustments for tracking and compliance purposes.
- Skill in AC/DC systems operating principles of analog and digital electronics electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical systems Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system lighting motors brakes and related systems.
- Skill in the use of operating portable test equipment bench type workstations tools parts and supply manuals needed in the repair maintenance and installation of electrical electronic and mechanical systems and equipment.
- Skill in reading and interpreting schematics maintenance manuals technical information in repair manuals service change bulletins parts and supply manuals and specifications.
- Heavy overhaul includes traction motors gearboxes control groups trucks door mechanisms brake actuators air compressors and HVAC systems.
- Maintains Overhead Contact System (OCS); maintain light rail overhead lines and associated components underground feeders switches electrical wiring including a variety of single phase three phase and DC systems.
- Performs routine inspection maintenance repair and upgrades to OCS components such as messenger wire contact wire section insulators pole and enclosure mounted switches air gaps insulated and un-insulated overlaps poles and associated equipment.
- Performs inspections maintenance and upgrades of substations and their components such as switches transformers rectifiers fuses relays programmable logic controllers (PLCs) batteries chargers and associated equipment (including the LRV shop stinger system).
- Ability to safely use multiple electrical test equipment including digital multimeter digital low-resistance ohm meter insulation tester high-pot tester and safely grounding out electrical equipment.
- Performs high voltage hot-line work; maintain and repair low voltage systems such as fire and security alarms; transfer switches and uninterruptible power supplies; perform high voltage tests on power cables and equipment; splice maintain and terminate all types of low and high voltage cable; pull rack and secure high and low voltage cables in manholes conduits tunnels and vaults.
- Reads and understands blueprints schematics and drawings for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Programs and troubleshoots PC PLC and micro-processor-based control systems.
- Manually operates power switches and breakers under the direction of the Operations Control Center.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including required fire-retardant clothing and working in arc flash protection suits.
- Trims trees and other vegetation which may interfere with train movement or electrical installations.
- Sets up work zone traffic control areas; flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones.
- Conducts component and system fault diagnosis inspection testing modification maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and systems. Inspect repair and maintain equipment and components such as track track boot concrete panels track switches track fixation crossovers track frogs drainage structures fencing and associated equipment and components.
- Responds to emergency situations. Prioritize and determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision.
- Operates switch machines under revenue and non-revenue conditions.
- Operates common and specialized tools and equipment to perform inspection maintenance and repair tasks.
- Performs welding repair of track components to the AWS 15.2 standard
- Knowledge of codes and compliance requirements for light rail or streetcar track
- Conducts oversight and inspection of contractor repair.
- Conducts fault diagnosis; inspects tests modifies maintains and repairs signal and communications equipment.
- Inspects repairs and maintains electrical electronic mechanical and hydraulic equipment including switch machines spring switches correspondence signals multiplexers microprocessor-controlled interlocking vital relays standalone PCs power supplies battery systems variable message signs Train to Wayside Communication devices display systems and other complex machinery and equipment.
- Reads and understands blueprints schematics and drawings for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Operates switch machines by hand and by Local Control Panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions.
- Fabricates tools parts components and systems for LRV Traction Power Sub-stations (TPSS) Overhead Contact System (OCS) Right of Way (ROW) Train Wayside Control (TWC) signals signage safety equipment security and fire alarm equipment; maintains equipment as needed; performs regular inspections of the equipment and systems used and takes appropriate action as needed; audits and tracks inventory of parts through the MMIS researches and contacts manufacturers and vendors to ensure low costs for replacement parts and provides the bid information to the Contracts Department as necessary; audits and ensures all chemicals that enter the maintenance facility are documented and have the required records on file.
- Supports coordination of emergency response and accident investigations for vehicles LRVs crane forklift and work-related injuries; investigates and generates reports and documents pertaining to injuries involving the safety/security of the public; acts as a liaison to police and fire departments; performs/ coordinates hazardous material spill clean-up work pertaining to environmental issues.
- Responds to and performs unscheduled repairs/replacement of damaged fixtures and roadway surfaces on the right-of-way including drain grates concrete defects damaged electrical vault covers damaged stand-alone wayside signs switch machine covers and signal lighting.
- Performs re-railing of equipment LRV recovery techniques.
- Accident and Incident response and support.
- Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes policies and practices are followed and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- Responsible for following Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Electronics Electrical Mechanical Maintenance and Repair or closely related field; Four years of experience in performing repair and maintenance of light/heavy equipment troubleshooting electrical systems and performing equipment inspections preferably with light rail vehicles and equipment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Demands/Requirements:
This position is considered safety sensitive. It requires a DOT physical that meets standard to qualify for at least a one-year certification under 49 CFR 391.4 and recertification as needed and a negative drug test. Following is a description of the circumstances for testing as required by Federal regulations 49 CFR Part 655: random post-accident reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal Transit Authority DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid state drivers license.
- Valid Washington State CDL class B commercial license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Work independently and unsupervised for extended periods of time.
- Operations services and activities of a light rail vehicle maintenance and repair program.
- Current methods equipment tools and materials used in the repair maintenance and adjustment of light rail vehicles and associated systems such as shop tools power tools lathes milling machines presses diagnostic and test equipment forklift trucks non-revenue vehicles specialty vehicles to include lifting platforms and buckets.
- Methods and techniques of performing preventive maintenance including preventive maintenance inspections performing diagnostic troubleshooting services.
- Principles of electrical mechanical and electronic theory.
- Methods materials equipment and tools used in fabrication work.
- Basic shop mathematics.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
- English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
- Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and statistical databases.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the public.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures enough to administer discuss resolve and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
- Performing a variety of mechanical work in diagnosing troubleshooting and repairing light rail vehicles and their systems.
- Accurately diagnosing mechanical and electrical repair needs.
- Operating a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Performing various welding and fabrication duties and knowledge in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) flux cored arc welding (FCAW) gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) processes.
- Performing safety inspections and identifying safety hazards.
- Conducting accident/incident prevention and investigation.
- Interpreting and using all types of operating and repair manuals related to a light rail system.
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
- Maintaining repair and maintenance records.
- Responding to inquiries and effective oral and written communication.
- Applying project management techniques and principles.
- Working cooperatively with other departments Agency officials and outside agencies.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a light rail operation right of way and maintenance shop environment.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.
- This position is responsible for maintaining light rail vehicles. May be subject to bending climbing crawling eye/hand coordination grasping hearing kneeling pushing pulling reaching repetitive motion sitting standing talking seeing walking and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals infectious disease and extreme noise when conducting site visits and working in the field.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
