Streetcar Technician

STREETCAR TECH 1

Salary $25.05 hourly

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This job classification has been designated as a safety-sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Job Summary

Streetcar Tech I is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks on streetcars and light rail vehicles to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. This position requires a entry level technician who, under the supervision, can diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair or replace parts and systems as necessary. This position performs all required preventive maintenance inspections, check defect reports and creates corresponding work requests, prepares and maintains vehicle and facility inspection records and reports and work orders, make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments, such as but not limited to defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.

The Streetcar Tech I plays a key role in minimizing downtime and ensuring the safety and reliability of the streetcar fleet and systems.

* This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.

• Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic destination PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found in transit vehicles

• Perform thorough preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines; make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments

• Troubleshoot systems and locate causes of electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.

• Perform supervised diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of track, switch, TWC and TPSS

• Use test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, multimeter, power supplies, oscilloscope and portable test units.

• Check and inspect the condition of Streetcars; report and repair defects such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area and work vehicles.

• Tag and document defect parts.

• Perform vehicle recovery duties including towing/Pushing disabled vehicles; assist with re-railing of cars, as necessary, move cars around the yard and shop.

• Clean exterior of streetcars by hands washing and steam cleaning, using a variety of approved solvents, soaps, cleaning chemicals and tools.

• Check and replenish consumables such as wiper fluid and sand.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.

• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or General Equivalent Degree.

• Experience in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems

• Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, repair methods, standards and practices

• Knowledge of test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems and equipment.

• Strong knowledge of electronics including digital and analog systems

• Knowledge of general shop safety procedures

• Skill communicating orally and in writing.

• Skill in performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and safety/preventive maintenance inspections

• Skill in…