Rail Car Maintenance Technician

1 day ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States City of Charlotte Full time
Overview

The City of Charlotte is a thriving metropolis with a rich history and a strong economy. As a major commerce center, it hosts several of the nation's largest banks and technology companies. The city is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We are committed to making Charlotte a winning city for everyone, a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn, and play.

Job Summary

Rail Car Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Siemens Light Rail Vehicles. Maintenance services are provided seven days a week, during the daytime, evening, and night shifts. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our rail transit system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance as outlined by the Rail Operations Maintenance.
  • Maintain the standard tools of the trade, and the department will provide all specialty tools.
  • Technicians follow and adhere to all Rail Car Maintenance standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of the rail cars and revenue service.
  • Work with all Rail Car Maintenance workforce members and related vocations and departments to provide safe, reliable, and clean rail vehicles ready for daily revenue service.
  • Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all systems related to rail vehicle systems such as propulsion, braking, HVAC, automatic train protection, doors, auxiliary power, power collection, pneumatics and hydraulics, trucks, car body, and all maintenance and emergency support equipment using all the necessary tools and equipment to accomplish tasks.
  • Responds to rail system emergencies that involve significant service delays and serious vehicle accidents. Renders whatever remedial action is needed to retrieve rail vehicles back to the yard and restore service.
  • Performs acceptance testing and pre-service testing of newly acquired rail vehicles as well as needed multi-system tests as required.
  • Complies with all safety regulations by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT.
  • All other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • 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 available to work various shifts; holidays; nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or GED: supplemented by a degree or certificate in the following fields:
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electrical technology
  • Industrial technology
  • Machinist certificate
  • Military Training (mechanical or electrical)
  • Proof of completion of electrical or electronics from the Armed Forces
  • Two years of experience repairing any of the following systems: electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems.
Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and three years relevant work experience OR Associate's Degree and one year relevant work experience

Salary

$30.26

Conditions of Employment

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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