RequirementsMOS CODE: None Education and Experience : High School Diploma or General Education Development equivalent, 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 or higher in Refrigeration and HVAC Technology, Electronics Technology, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology or Advanced Welding Technology.
Licenses and Certificates : 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.
Special Requirements:
- 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.
- Ability to obtain a Streetcar Operator certification within sixty (60) days of appointment.
General PurposeUnder general supervision, perform electrical and mechanical inspections, service, diagnosis, repair and rebuild to maintain streetcar vehicles and equipment.
Typical DutiesPerform 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. Involves: 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 related duties as required. Involves: 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.
General InformationFor complete job specification, click here.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Candidate may be required to work various shifts and weekends.
Note: Candidate must furnish own tools by time of appointment.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.
Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period
For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period
For >15 or more years of service (20 days):40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period
SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.
PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.
LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)
1.First day of January (New Year's Day)
2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day)
4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
5. June 19 (Juneteenth)
6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
7.First Monday in September (Labor Day)
8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving)
11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
12.Employee's Birthday
In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.
Closing Date/Time: 6/25/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
