Electro-Mechanical Technician Apprentice - Maintenance of Wayside
About The Position
San Diego Trolley, Inc. ("MTS") offers a 4-year apprenticeship program, leading to a rewarding career working on the light rail system for America's finest city. MTS offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits, career advancement, tools and uniforms. Learn the skills necessary to move up the career ladder as an Assistant Lineman, Lineman and Electromechanic responsible for the highly skilled repair and maintenance of the MTS Rail System. Application Review: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interviews are typically conducted on a weekly basis. The Apprenticeship Program is divided into two (2) main segments: Assistant Lineman and Lineman. Each segment is approximately two years in duration and consists of on-the-job training and formal classroom training. The formal classroom training is conducted on the employee's own time and may consist of attending classes at San Diego City College, or other approved local junior colleges, as well as formal classes held on MTS premises. MTS pays for the cost of the tuition and books. Apprentices attend classes while working full-time. At the conclusion of the Assistant Lineman Apprenticeship Program, the State of California awards the employee a Journeyman's Certificate as an Assistant Lineman. The employee is then enrolled in the Apprentice Lineman Program. At the conclusion of the Lineman Program, the employee is awarded a Journeyman's Certificate as a Lineman. The employee is then eligible for promotion to Electromechanic.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must have passed Algebra in high school or college with a passing grade of C or better.
- An aptitude test will be required following interview.
- To be considered for the role, you must submit your California driving record from the DMV to MTS. MTS will accept either the online printout or a certified copy of your driving record.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and inspection of the following:
- Wayside Railroad Signal System
- Railroad Grade Crossings
- Railroad Track Switches
- Traction Power Generation and Distribution
- Operation of overhead bucket trucks and cranes
- Various lighting systems
- Ventilation systems
- Pumps and pump controls
Benefits
- Retirement Plan through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Medical, dental & life insurance plans, upon completion of 180 day probationary period.
- Two (2) weeks of vacation, after one year of service.
- Holidays.
- Free travel on most local public transit systems.
- Sick leave, after six months of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
