Maintenance Technician - Transit Operations

Could you be the full-time Maintenance Technician at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) we're looking for? Your future role

Compensation: $45.94 per hour

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise in a cutting-edge transit environment. You'll work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates who are committed to keeping our fleet, stations, and infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the availability, performance, and safety of train cars, station systems, and wayside equipment that support daily passenger operations. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, performing inspections, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

You'll specifically take care of vehicle systems, station equipment, and wayside infrastructure, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and reduce downtime.

• Delivering safe, high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical system faults
• Supporting system reliability by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Following established maintenance procedures and documentation standards
• Contributing to a strong safety culture across a 24/7 operating environment

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single qualification. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience or understanding of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, troubleshooting techniques, and diagnostic equipment
• Familiarity with reading technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and parts breakdowns
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities using written or computerized systems
• Valid Class C driver's license
• Hands-on experience with AC/DC power systems, PLCs, relay logic, or industrial control systems is considered an asset
• Experience with rail, transit, manufacturing, transportation, HVAC, machining, or similar industrial environments is beneficial
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning

Join us on a life-long transformative journey—the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with advanced transportation systems and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to the reliability and safety of sustainable public transportation
• Develop your technical skills through ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and locations
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

As a global business, we're an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the countries where we operate. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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