Lead Technician

Herzog•Santa Ana, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Lead Technician in Santa Ana, CA to join our team. The pay rate for this position is $35.42 per hour. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience with Streetcar and/or PLC systems, is required.
Skill in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems.
Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.
Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of fare collection systems, electronic destination signage, PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found in transit vehicles.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, repair methods, standards and practices.
Knowledge of test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
Strong knowledge of electronics including digital and analog systems.
Knowledge of general shop safety procedures.
Skill communicating orally and in writing.
Skill in performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and safety/preventive maintenance inspections.
Skill in implementing preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures.
Skill in using test and shop equipment and tools, parts and supply manuals.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
Skill in the use of electronic schematics, portable test units and diagnostic software.
Ability to read, understand and apply technical information from service manuals.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written directions; ability to read, understand, and apply technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals.
Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with MS Office products and maintenance information systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Streetcar Yard Operation certification.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
This position requires you to pass and maintain a DOT medical evaluation to drive a Herzog commercial vehicle.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor and train Technicians and Service Maintainers.
Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.
Perform diagnostic, troubleshooting and repair of electronic destination signage, PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found on transit vehicles.
Perform thorough preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines; make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments.
Troubleshoot systems and locate causes of electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.
Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of track, switch, TWC and TPSS.
Use test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, multimeter, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and portable test units.
Check and inspect the condition of Streetcars; report and repair defects such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area.
Tag and document defective parts.
Perform vehicle recovery duties including towing/pushing disabled vehicles; assist with re-railing of cars, as necessary, move cars around the yard and shop.
Clean exterior of streetcars by hand washing and steam cleaning, using a variety of solvents, soaps, cleaning chemicals and tools.
Check and replenish consumables such as wiper fluid and sand.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including work orders and inspections.