Streetcar Maintenance Technician

Full Job Description

MOS CODE: None

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Development equivalent, or higher and three (3) years of journey level experience in trouble-shooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding components of a Streetcar, rail transit equipment or other mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or electronic equipment OR an Associate's degree in Refrigeration and HVAC Technology, Electronics Technology, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology or Advanced Welding Technology.

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state within ninety (90) days of appointment. Passenger endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.

Special Requirements:

• Positions requiring a CDL or of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ability to obtain a Streetcar Operator certification within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Requirements

Under general supervision, perform electrical and mechanical inspections, service, diagnosis, repair and rebuild to maintain streetcar vehicles and equipment. 

Qualifications

Perform journey-level diagnosis of rail equipment malfunctions, determine probable cause, and make necessary repairs to the rail systems and subsystems, auxiliary power, communications equipment and all other related electromechanical components.

Involves: Perform major repairs and rebuilds of Streetcar components and related equipment.

Perform inspection, diagnosis, repair and overhaul on Streetcar A/C / D/C electrical systems, climate control systems, compressed air and braking systems, truck assemblies, including wheels, axles, and drive motors.

Maintain records of repairs, mileage/time accumulated, component life and overhaul status. Record road calls explaining reason for each occurrence.

Operate street sweeper, transit bus for a bus bridge, tow truck or other commercial vehicles as needed.

Perform failure analysis on Streetcar vehicles, analyze breakdowns of specific types of equipment and record trends of equipment failures and results. Move cars with emergency equipment in shops, yards and on the main lines.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.

Provide guidance, training and assistance to other mechanics and Streetcar staff in proper procedures and safe methods used in Streetcar vehicle maintenance and repair.

Maintain daily, a high level of communication with the Streetcar maintenance superintendent. Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Additional Information

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.