LRV Technician (External Posting)

Houston METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the LRV Maintenance Supervisor, the LRV Technician diagnoses and repairs light rail vehicle systems and subsystems, from preventive maintenance needs to complex hydraulic and electronic equipment. The technician reads and interprets electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams, and uses portable test equipment, laptops, and diagnostic and test software. Work must be performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable rules and safety procedures. The role supports rail operations, vehicle testing and acceptance, fleet defect identification, revenue service, and future start-up operations. It also includes maintaining work records and warranty documentation, operating specified non-revenue vehicles and equipment, and providing customer service to METRO’s internal and external customers. The position requires a Texas Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, satisfaction of METRO motor vehicle record requirements, completion of METRO’s Yard Safety Orientation Course, and successful completion of a technical competency test. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing, including DOT and FTA testing for safety-sensitive functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For T1 consideration: at least one year of transferable maintenance experience and a score of at least 55% on the technical competency test.
For T2 consideration: at least two years of electrical/electronic and mechanical repair experience working on a Light Rail Vehicle and a score of at least 55% on the technical competency test.
For T3 consideration: at least three years of electrical/electronic and mechanical repair experience working on a Light Rail Vehicle and a score of at least 60% on the technical competency test.
Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, and must meet METRO motor vehicle records requirements.
Ability to pass METRO’s Yard Safety Orientation Course.
Must successfully pass a technical competency test before an interview.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, consultants, and engineers to resolve vehicle maintenance issues.
Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
Ability to use bench and portable test equipment to diagnose, test, and repair board-level components.
Ability to use vendor software applications required to repair electronic equipment.
Must undergo pre-employment drug testing; employees may be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology.
Military technical experience.
Light rail transit experience.

Responsibilities

Work with other Rail Operations sections to support at least 96% on-time performance.
Inspect, diagnose, function-test, and repair rail vehicle systems and equipment.
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and electronic equipment at the technician level.
Download diagnostic fault history.
Analyze faults and diagnose faulty components.
Test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment down to the line-replaceable-unit level.
Test, troubleshoot, and repair faulty wiring using OEM wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
Monitor and replace vehicle consumables.
Replace mechanical components and subassemblies.
Use special tools and test equipment to repair electronic and electrical circuitry.
Work with management, supervisory staff, vendors, and contractors on vehicle testing and acceptance programs and fleet defect identification.
Enter work order and job information into a maintenance management system.
Prepare warranty documentation for the Warranty Specialist and document warranty data according to METRO policies and procedures.
Comply with safety, operating, and maintenance procedures.
Operate METRORail non-revenue vehicles and equipment, including rail car movers, hi-rail equipment, forklifts, and rerailing equipment.
Provide support for revenue and future start-up operations.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Provide excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
Apply Safety Management System methods and principles in daily work and support the agency’s Public Agency Safety Plan.
Promote safety awareness and follow procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Perform other job-related duties as required.