Maintenance Technician; 3rd Shift

Position: Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Title: Maintenance Technician C

Pay Rate: $27.50
Employment Type: Contract (Temp-to-Hire)
Duration: Estimated; conversion after 4-6 months
Schedule: Full-time
Day Shift: Graveyard shift - 10pm- 6:30am (days off are in the middle of the week)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Airport Site - 100% Onsite)

Tekberry is seeking reliable and mechanically skilled Maintenance Technician candidates to support our client, a global leader in rail transportation and mobility solutions, at their Phoenix airport site. This role supports the maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery of rail vehicles and guideway systems in an active operating environment.

This position goes well beyond basic automotive maintenance such as oil changes or tire replacements. Candidates must be comfortable working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, reading schematics, and performing work at heights.

As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and identify failure causes across rail vehicles, wayside systems, subsystems, and components
• Perform corrective, recovery, and preventive maintenance following established procedures
• Inspect vehicles and related equipment to detect failed or improperly operating components
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair rail vehicles, doors, guideway switches, power distribution systems, and related equipment
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system inspections using written and verbal instructions
• Repair or replace defective parts utilizing manuals, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications
• Support recovery of malfunctioning vehicles to restore system operations
• Respond to system failures and customer requests in a timely manner
• Assist passengers during emergency operations as required
• Conduct thorough preventive maintenance checks on vehicles, systems, and subsystems
• Achieve and maintain functional certifications in assigned areas
• Participate in required training programs and continuous learning initiatives
• Follow direction from senior technicians while exercising sound judgment during troubleshooting

Maintenance Scope

• 1st & 2nd Level Maintenance: Coach (vehicle) maintenance
• 3rd Level Maintenance: Guideway maintenance
  • Approximately 70% of the role
  • Requires comfort working at heights

Training & Shift Notes

• All shifts require training on 3rd (graveyard) shift for approximately 3-4 weeks, regardless of permanent shift assignment
• Days off fall mid-week, not weekends
• Ongoing training continues through the 4-6 month conversion period

Must-Have Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Hands-on mechanical or industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
• Willingness and ability to work at heights and on guideway systems
• Strong attendance and reliability (non-negotiable)
• Ability to pass a federal background check, drug test, physical exam, and site-specific requirements
• Motivated to learn and progress through structured training

Additional Site Requirement (Phoenix Airport)

This position is based at an airport facility and requires SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) clearance. Candidates must pass an airport-run federal background check and badging process completed onsite on Day One.

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Tekberry is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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