Transit Maintenance Assistant

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Charlotte, America's Queen City, a diverse and inclusive community where residents, businesses, and visitors thrive. The City of Charlotte's mission is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. This role, the Rail Car Servicer, operates under minimal supervision and is responsible for the interior and exterior cleaning of rail cars to meet Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Operations standards. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, windows, seats, and all exterior areas of rail vehicles. The role also involves cleaning shop areas, equipment, non-revenue, and emergency support vehicles. Cleaning support may be required on the mainline and other service areas. Additionally, the Rail Car Servicer may service rail cars by changing filters, checking sand and fluid levels, and replenishing sand. Support may also be needed in other areas related to light rail service, streetcar, wayside, and public safety.

Requirements

Must complete a 6-month probationary period.
Must communicate effectively and clearly in English both orally and in writing.
Must be able to accurately document work on logs, spreadsheets, documents, and forms and utilize computerized maintenance terminals.
Must have the ability to capably use all tools of the trade as well as standard shop equipment, including forklifts.
Must complete all training assignments and maintain qualifications where required.
Must be able to work in the safety-critical environments associated with the operation of a rail system.
Must complete all required training and maintain needed qualifications and employee requirements.
Must meet Physical and Sensory Requirements and the Special Provisions listed below.
Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs.
Must be able to manipulate 100 lbs.
Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces while working.
Must be able to work while in the following positions or conditions: sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, crouching, lying down prone or supine, at shoulder level or above, or any combination listed above.
Must be able to work at heights on platforms and man lifts.
Must be able to work in pits and under lifted heavy equipment.
Must be able to work in all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety gear.
Must be able to work in the assigned uniform approved by CATS.
Speech
Touch
Hearing
Vision – 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 (near, distance, and peripheral)
Candidates must pass a written assessment to demonstrate knowledge regarding areas listed under responsibilities to reach the oral portion of the interview process.
Candidates must pass a test and an oral interview.
Candidates must successfully pass the required Rail operation training for the job.
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning practices.
Safely operate a variety of standard and specialized cleaning implements and hand tools for cleaning vehicles and shop areas: floor scrubbers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, and similar cleaning devices.
Ability to read, follow and utilize written instructions and manuals.
Follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both orally and in writing
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to attain a North Carolina driver’s license within the timelines outlined by CATS and the City of Charlotte, NC, USA.
High school diploma or GED.
Candidate must have experience in cleaning, janitorial services, or a similar vocation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the cleaning and servicing of Light Rail Vehicles or other transit vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with all team members to provide safe, reliable, clean rail vehicles ready for daily revenue service.
Follows and adheres to all rail car maintenance standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of the rail cars and revenue service.
Cleans and services rail car passenger and operator compartments and the exterior of the rail cars.
Cleans and services shop and yard areas as assigned.
Flag rail cars within the yard and shops to provide for cleaning and servicing.
Provides cleaning services, replenishes sanding units, fills windshield washers, minor parts replacement inserts signage and equipment as assigned.
Steam cleans and replaces seat inserts and backs as assigned.
Complies with all safety regulations by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
Report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.