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Job Description
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Supervises and provides training in the maintenance and repair of traction power and other related equipment.
Examples of Duties- Conducts classroom and individualized training on all aspects of equipment repair, testing, and maintenance in the area of Traction Power
- Prepares lesson plans, schedules, and testing performance exams
- Provides hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of various components of the rail systems
- Develops detailed technical training and testing materials
- Coordinates specialized and developmental training needs with division heads and other management
- Reports to various work locations to provide training and/or technical support to rail maintenance personnel
- Interviews and tests applicants
- Operates shop and field tools and equipment for demonstration purposes related to rail systems
- Reviews, updates, and distributes new manuals and training materials
- Provides orientation to personnel on new equipment and systems
- Analyzes vendor training materials for accuracy and system compatibility
- Prepares reports and correspondence
- Investigates equipment-related accidents
- Serves as technical expert for troubleshooting maintenance problems
- Provides technical expertise to other department personnel
- Keeps up to date with current technology by attending vendor training sessions
- Develops and assesses safety programs
- Establishes safety guidelines on maintenance procedures
- Accounts for subordinates and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures
- Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education- Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized college or trade school
- Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of traction power substations and overhead catenaries or contact rail systems OR three years of relevant full-time experience providing engineering support in rail engineering maintenance OR two years of relevant full-time experience conducting training in the repair and maintenance of traction power systems and equipment
- Exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards
- Valid California Class C Driver License
- Must be able to obtain a valid California Class A Commercial Driver License in order to operate an emergency response (Hi-Rail) equipment
- Must comply with and ensures mandated programs of federal, state, and local agencies, such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), AQMD (Air Quality Management District), FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission), are implemented and employee training, certifications, or yearly permits are up to date
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye, and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Must have normal color vision
- Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)- Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of repair and maintenance of traction power parts, components, and systems
- Safe and proper use of tools and other equipment
- Applicable safety, environmental, and vehicle laws, rules, regulations, and procedures
- Accident investigation theories and techniques
- Development of curricula, learning objectives, and lesson plans
- Applicable business software applications
- Planning, organizing, conducting, and monitoring training of skilled personnel in maintenance and repair of equipment and related systems
- Developing curricula and lesson plans
- Instructing employees
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Work independently in a highly structured environment
- Provide hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Control risks to self, staff, and the public
- Deal tactfully with staff and management as required
- Operate computers and computer software
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Travel to offsite locations
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Working Conditions- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
- Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
- Exposure to physical hazards during site visits or audits
- Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)
- Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
- Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
- Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Closing Date/Time: 12/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro
Show moreLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. It serves as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder and operator for one of the country’s largest, most populous counties. More than 9.6 million people – nearly one-third of California’s residents – live, work, and play within its 1,433-square-mile service area. Our goal is to provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service dedicated to providing Los Angeles County with a world class transportation system.
Metro moves Los Angeles County. Our team operates one of the country’s largest transportation systems – and is planning, designing and constructing its expansion. We are a comprehensive transportation agency, with programs in transit, highways, active transportation and more. The agency’s internationally recognized sustainability programs are based on visionary environmental policies and are part of everything we do.
Come Aboard!
Join Metro’s team of dedicated transportation professionals and help provide the people of Los Angeles County with one of the most effective and efficiently operated mass transit systems in the entire country. Metro offers a variety of employment opportunities that present exciting challenges and growth opportunities in an outstanding work environment.
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