Maintenance of Equipment Technician - COASTER

Summary
Under the direction of the COASTER Maintenance Manager this position performs a variety of maintenance tasks on COASTER revenue vehicles, which incorporate duties of machinist, electrician, and passenger rail inspection & repair. This position will be responsible for the overhaul of the COASTER passenger car fleet which involves the removal, teardown, repair, and installation of interior and exterior components. This position works with mechanical, electrical, electronic and HVAC systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards and guidelines. Additional responsibilities will include the inspection, testing and maintenance of wheels sets and brakes, repairing suspension and pneumatic systems on rolling stock equipment and components. This is a bargained position represented by the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Union.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is distinguished by its responsibility for a wide range of mechanical duties in support of the maintenance of COASTER locomotives and bi-level coach and cab cars. This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines.

Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fulfills the District’s mission to provide of safe, reliable, and user-friendly public transit services for the COASTER rail mode. Emphasis is on providing high-quality, customer-friendly services, that reflect unified operations throughout the District.

• Performs repair and replacement of rail equipment components in accordance with applicable federal, state, local regulations and District requirements.

• Removes interior components, recondition and reinstall new upgraded components to provide for a superior passenger experience.

• Dismantles, assembles and replaces new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as HVAC, brakes, pneumatic system, truck and car body equipment and sub-systems.

• May perform grinding, buffing, welding and burning.

• Tests finished products to ensure they operate as intended and meet FRA regulations and District requirements.

• Proposes improvement to equipment, practices and maintenance programs to support the District’s mission and vision for public transit services.

• Complete applicable reports and any other required documentation as needed based on the specific nature of any incident or issue that occurs while on duty.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required. Technical school or apprenticeship program in related field is a plus.

• Minimum 2 years prior experience working with mechanical equipment required. Experience with maintenance of railroad equipment is a plus.

• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems required.

• Experience in rebuilding, repair, and replacement of components required.

• Experience in both A/C and D/C electrical systems is preferred.

• Welding, grinding and metal cutting experience is a plus.

A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possess and maintain a California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the preceding 36 month period and no DUI's in the prior 7 years.

• Must be able to pass and maintain DOT physical exam requirements.

• Must be able to become GCOR Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.

• Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.

• Maintain compliance with the District’s policy regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics.

General Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in the use of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment

• Able to create and maintain good working relationships through excellent communication including the ability to engage successfully with both internal and external contacts and the public.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully interact with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds through excellent communication, teambuilding, and customer service skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, and analyze facts and data.

• Demonstrated use of discretion and judgment in execution of duties.

• Must be able to manage and maintain simultaneous, transitional, and emerging priorities.

Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nctd/jobs/4460304/rail-mechanical-technician-coaster.

NCTD is an EEO Employer.