Rail Vehicle Mechanic
About The Position
The Rail Vehicle Mechanic ensures light rail vehicle (LRV) safety, reliability, and readiness through mechanical systems maintenance and repair, expert service, and emergency response. This safety-sensitive position is subject to Valley Metro RPTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program. The anticipated starting pay rate is between $27.49 and the midpoint of the range, $34.36 per hour; the actual rate offered depends on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations. Work is performed in office, vehicle, and outdoor settings, using standard office and specialty equipment. The position involves medium physical exertion and exposure to various mechanical, respiratory, chemical, electrical, noise, temperature, fire, wetness, physical, and communicable-disease hazards. Shift differential is offered for second and third shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in transit vehicle mechanical repair; HVAC and wheel maintenance; or troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
- Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under Valley Metro’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a background investigation, job-related medical examination, and pre-employment drug test.
- Knowledge of mechanical preventive maintenance processes and methodologies.
- Knowledge and experience of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair theories.
- Knowledge of parts identification and log maintenance processes.
- Fundamental understanding of emergency repair protocols and equipment rebuild and overhaul procedures.
- Ability to use a computer and related software; fundamental knowledge of preventive maintenance and inspection processes; and detailed understanding of safe work practices.
- Skill in inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical systems; repairing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; rebuilding and overhauling mechanical components; and maintaining repair logs and parts inventories.
- Ability to assist peers across maintenance disciplines and respond to emergency repair situations.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical and environmental demands, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, kneeling, bending, climbing, reaching, twisting, crouching, balancing, and crawling.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace LRV mechanical components above, below, and throughout the vehicles.
- Work with HVAC systems and wheel-truing equipment.
- Identify and gather necessary parts; safely use and maintain special tools and equipment; and maintain records, parts, and repair logs.
- Rebuild and overhaul LRV parts and equipment, including glass and windshields, HVAC, and wheels.
- Cross-train and assist other employees.
- Maintain standby LRVs and move vehicles as necessary.
- Respond to emergencies to perform onsite repairs and vehicle re-railment.
- Complete special projects and staff special events as assigned.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
