Lead Mechanic-LRV

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assigned work of preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rail vehicles, systems, and components for the Dallas Area Rapid Transits (DART) Rail Maintenance Division.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from a technical program in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
• One (1) year experience in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related environment.
• Must pass a technical test.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
• Must successfully complete LRV/streetcar vendor training.
• Must have a valid Drivers License class C, and be able to obtain a Texas class A within 90 days of employment; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than two (2) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Proficiency with personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Must work in a safe manner and constant state of alertness.
• Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others, and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.
• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability. May be required to travel to multiple work locations.
• Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time. Lift objects weighing up to seventy (70) pounds such as tools, equipment and parts. Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces.
• Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50lbs such as hand tools, portable shop test equipment for testing and other required equipment in order to perform your job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with work task assignments; verify daily time records; assist with mechanic training.
• Performs Fill-In Supervisor duties as requested by the Management team or designee.
• Perform technician level diagnosis of rail car vehicle malfunctions, determine the cause, and make necessary repairs to rail car systems, including propulsion, traction motors, brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, and all other related electromechanical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, remove and replace malfunctioning components of vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance of revenue vehicles as scheduled.
• Change tires, fuels, and/or cleans vehicles as required.
• Make service calls as required; operate DART vehicles if necessary.
• Promote established safety, training, and quality assurance programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree