Traction Power Maintainer; Journeyman Electrical License

About the Metropolitan Council

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven‑county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

Traction Power Maintainer position, located in the Metro Transit Rail Systems Maintenance department. Maintains overhead catenary systems and their individual components to the highest applicable standards; maintains traction power systems including substations and provides a safe and reliable service to the riding public; and maintains power distribution equipment for Maintenance of Way (MOW) building, tunnel and passenger stations.

Hiring bonus of $4,000 – $2,000 after 30 days of employment and another $2,000 after successful completion of probation.

Hourly pay: $53.26 (after year one $56.22, after year two $59.18).

• Shift differential 5% for hours worked in a shift scheduled to end between 8:00 PM and 11:59 PM, and 7% for hours worked in a shift scheduled to end between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM and/or scheduled to start between the hours of 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM.

• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs and provides diagnostic analysis for all components of the electric traction power systems and all LRT facilities, power distribution systems, and track switch heaters, including but not limited to substations, negative power cable(s) return to substations, catenary systems and related equipment.
• Responds to service calls to diagnose and correct emergencies involving the electric traction systems. Installs, inspects, maintains and provides diagnostic analysis for electrical support systems at all LRT facilities, energizes and de‑energizes traction power systems, and applies grounding systems for a safe work area.
• Operates truck equipment as required to accommodate maintenance activities.
• Works on both overhead and underground equipment operating both on the road and on rail vehicles and equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the electrical traction power system.
• Communicates via two‑way radio and/or telephone to Rail Control Center to coordinate maintenance requirements.
• Completes various paperwork to include incident reports, maintenance and inspection records, and daily logs.
• Operates heavy‑duty trucks and tow trailers to move heavy equipment such as spools of wire and use truck‑mounted cranes to lift heavy equipment, materials and complete repairs to the systems.
• Performs chemical type welding functions to include cable to rail bonding.
• Trains and directs work of apprentice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED with three (3) years of experience.
• Associate degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

• Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electrical License, Class A Master’s License, or Class A Journeyman Lineman’s License.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit preferably by the first day of hire or within thirty (30) working days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (with combination vehicle, general knowledge, and air brake) within the six‑month probation or evaluation period, or the ability to obtain it at your own cost and on your own time, with training provided by Metro Transit. Employment will be terminated if a Class A CDL is not possessed by the end of the probation period.
• Ability to pass physical examinations, Rail Operations Rule Book and physical agility examinations.

• Extensive knowledge of the principles of electrical distribution and sub‑transmission.
• Knowledge of the operation, construction, repair and maintenance of distribution and sub‑transmission lines, cables, transformers, rectifiers, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuit and associated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic system testing and inspection.
• Knowledge of the tools, practices, and terminology…