Maintenance Technician - SYS

Hampton Roads Transit•Norfolk, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is seeking a dynamic, customer service-oriented, and energetic Maintenance Technician to join its committed team, providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on light rail vehicles (LRV) and their associated subsystems, ensuring high operating and safety performance. The technician will be responsible for quickly troubleshooting, repairing, and programming carborne and localized programmable logic controllers, network interfaces, and display units, while adhering to the highest quality standards and original equipment manufacturer’s requirements. The position also entails following safety procedures, communicating effectively with supervisors and other personnel, coordinating with contractors, and delivering maintenance training. Hampton Roads Transit offers unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment, with a mission to connect Hampton Roads with transportation solutions that are reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable.

Requirements

Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to interpret and carry out verbal and written assignments.
Problem analysis and resolution skills.
Ability to perform maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of LRV systems equipment and materials.
Ability to analyze malfunctions in electronic, microcomputer, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric equipment and determines repair and performs system fabrication and assembly tasks.
Knowledge of technical math skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and correctly use test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, chart recorders, computer-based instruments, insulation breakdown testers, wire tracer and other equipment as required).
Knowledge of hardware/software configuration/troubleshooting, and networking protocols and configuration is essential.
Work experience, knowledge and ability to diagnosis, repair, perform preventive maintenance and service.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
Must meet established Hampton Roads Transit goals and work standards.
Knowledge of and experience with electric/mechanical maintenance safety practices as they pertain to light rail vehicles.
Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, electric, electronic and microprocessor technologies, testing and inspection methods/tools for maintenance and inspections.
Keep updated with current laws, regulations, and developments in areas related to maintenance operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of methods and procedures used to repair and maintain high and low voltage electrical switch-gear equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical installation.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations covering electrical installation, maintenance safety and accident prevention.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, electronic schematics, electrical and electromechanical schematics, ladder diagrams and diagrams.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on light rail vehicles and associated subsystems.
Completes paper and computerized documentation in accordance with department policy and procedures.
Responsible for high operating and safety performance of light rail vehicles.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot, repair and program carborne and localized programmable logic controllers, network interfaces and display units.
Adheres to the highest quality standards while meeting original equipment manufacturer’s requirement in the performance of all job responsibilities.
Follow all safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently.
Communicates effectively with the LRV Maintenance Supervisor the results of LRV systems maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
Coordinate with contracted efforts by explaining problems and assisting contractors and Hampton Roads Transit personnel in such activities.
Assist with review, and acceptance/rejection of work performance by contractors.
Communicates progress of all LRV work activities.
Develops and delivers maintenance training to Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of LRV maintenance and proper operation of required maintenance equipment/tooling.
Maintain the cleanliness of LRV’s and work area.
Respond to emergency service needs.
Operate On Track Equipment and other maintenance equipment as required to perform maintenance activities.
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.