Streetcar Maintenance Technician

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform electrical and mechanical inspections, service, diagnosis, repair and rebuild to maintain streetcar vehicles and equipment. This role involves performing journey-level diagnosis of rail equipment malfunctions, determining probable cause, and making necessary repairs to rail systems and subsystems, auxiliary power, communications equipment, and all other related electromechanical components. The technician will also perform major repairs and rebuilds of Streetcar components and related equipment, as well as inspection, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul on Streetcar A/C / D/C electrical systems, climate control systems, compressed air and braking systems, and truck assemblies, including wheels, axles, and drive motors. Maintaining records of repairs, mileage/time accumulated, component life, and overhaul status is crucial. The position may also require operating other commercial vehicles, performing failure analysis, and moving cars with emergency equipment. Additionally, the technician may be required to perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers, provide guidance and training to other staff, and maintain a high level of communication with the Streetcar maintenance superintendent. Maintaining cleanliness of the work area and tools is also expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development equivalent, or higher and three (3) years of journey level experience in trouble-shooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding components of a Streetcar, rail transit equipment or other mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or electronic equipment OR an Associate's degree in Refrigeration and HVAC Technology, Electronics Technology, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology or Advanced Welding Technology.
Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state within ninety (90) days of appointment.
Passenger endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
Ability to obtain a Streetcar Operator certification within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Positions requiring a CDL or of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level diagnosis of rail equipment malfunctions, determine probable cause, and make necessary repairs to the rail systems and subsystems, auxiliary power, communications equipment and all other related electromechanical components.
Perform major repairs and rebuilds of Streetcar components and related equipment.
Perform inspection, diagnosis, repair and overhaul on Streetcar A/C / D/C electrical systems, climate control systems, compressed air and braking systems, truck assemblies, including wheels, axles, and drive motors.
Maintain records of repairs, mileage/time accumulated, component life and overhaul status.
Record road calls explaining reason for each occurrence.
Operate street sweeper, transit bus for a bus bridge, tow truck or other commercial vehicles as needed.
Perform failure analysis on Streetcar vehicles, analyze breakdowns of specific types of equipment and record trends of equipment failures and results.
Move cars with emergency equipment in shops, yards and on the main lines.
Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.
Provide guidance, training and assistance to other mechanics and Streetcar staff in proper procedures and safe methods used in Streetcar vehicle maintenance and repair.
Maintain daily, a high level of communication with the Streetcar maintenance superintendent.
Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.