Signal Inspector (Open To Metro Atu Employees Only)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Basic Function Under moderate supervision, performs preventive and corrective maintenance and inspection of Train Control Systems and related signal equipment and interface. Recruitment Timelines : Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 8 2026 , i nterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026 , and agility exams are projected to be scheduled the week of June 22 , 2026. These dates are subject to change . We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

• Associates of Science degree or the successful completion of a two-year/full-time Electronics Technology or related program from an accredited electronics school OR 2 years' of journey-level experience performing inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of electromechanical or electronic systems and equipment with experience on railroad signaling equipment preferred
• Must possess or be able to acquire a valid California Class A Commercial driver's license
• Must have normal color vision
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Must be able to work in an environment with energized overhead catenary or contact rail system, power distribution equipment, and long-line freight and vehicular traffic
• Must provide own tools of the trade
• Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations (KP)

Nice To Haves

• experience on railroad signaling equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, and performs corrective and preventative maintenance of wayside signals, interlocking, centralized traffic control (CTC), automatic train control (ATC), and grade crossing warning devices, including signal bonding, track transmitters, and receivers, impedance bonds, power switches, multiplexing equipment, energized equipment up to 480 volts, and electromechanical signal devices
• Responds to equipment failure, determines the cause, and restores equipment to service
• Maintains records and presents reports of inspection, testing, and repair
• Monitors signal work performed by outside contractors
• Performs new construction or modifications to existing systems
• Performs other related duties
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Benefits

• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

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