Streetcar Technician I

EMBARK•Oklahoma City, OK

12d

About The Position

Streetcar Tech I is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks on streetcars and light rail vehicles to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. This position requires a entry level technician who, under the supervision, can diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair or replace parts and systems as necessary. This position performs all required preventive maintenance inspections, check defect reports and creates corresponding work requests, prepares and maintains vehicle and facility inspection records and reports and work orders, make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments, such as but not limited to defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects. The Streetcar Tech I plays a key role in minimizing downtime and ensuring the safety and reliability of the streetcar fleet and systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Equivalent Degree.
Experience in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems
Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, repair methods, standards and practices
Knowledge of test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
Strong knowledge of electronics including digital and analog systems
Knowledge of general shop safety procedures
Skill communicating orally and in writing.
Skill in performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and safety/preventive maintenance inspections
Skill in implementing preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures
Skill in using test and shop equipment and tools, parts and supply manuals
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business
Skill in the use of electronic schematics, portable test units and diagnostic software
Ability to read, understand and apply technical information from service manuals
Ability to read and follow verbal and written directions; ability to read, understand, and apply technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals
Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with MS Office products and maintenance information systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Streetcar Yard Operation certification

Nice To Haves

Streetcar related experience, Programmable Logic Controller system experience, training, and certifications preferred.
Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of Streetcar braking system, hydraulic units and high voltage systems preferred.
Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of fare electronic destination signage, PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found in transit vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.
Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic destination PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found in transit vehicles
Perform thorough preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines; make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments
Troubleshoot systems and locate causes of electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.
Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of track, switch, TWC and TPSS
Use test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, multimeter, power supplies, oscilloscope and portable test units.
Check and inspect the condition of Streetcars; report and repair defects such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area and work vehicles.
Tag and document defect parts.
Perform vehicle recovery duties including towing/Pushing disabled vehicles; assist with re-railing of cars, as necessary, move cars around the yard and shop.
Clean exterior of streetcars by hands washing and steam cleaning, using a variety of approved solvents, soaps, cleaning chemicals and tools.
Check and replenish consumables such as wiper fluid and sand.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.