A-Repairman Light Rail Railcar Maintenance

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A government transportation agency in Baltimore is seeking an A-Repairman for light rail railcar maintenance. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in mechanics and electronics, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing light rail vehicles and operating various service equipment. This role may require evening, holiday, and weekend shifts. MDOT offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.
• Three years of experience in electronics, electricity, mechanics, or a related field.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service that involved staff work may substitute for education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair light rail vehicles.
• Operate service equipment including trucks and forklifts.
• Handle situations impacting revenue operations.

Skills

Electronics

Mechanics

Computer skills

Electro-mechanical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Maryland Transit Administration

A-Repairman – Light Rail Railcar Maintenance (Repairman‑Rail) (8092)

Open to all qualified employees. Bilingual applicants are encouraged. Applicants must apply online.

Location

Transit Administration (MTA), Baltimore, Maryland.

Schedule

24‑hour shift schedule; work may include evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Position Overview

The A Repairman inspects, diagnoses, and repairs light rail vehicles and their components. Duties include operating service equipment such as trucks, forklifts, shop carts, 20‑ton cranes, and hoists. The candidate must handle situations impacting revenue operations and perform tasks per MDOT manuals, schematics, and parts lists.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in electronics, electricity, mechanics, and/or an electro‑mechanical field of work.
• Strong computer skills.

Substitution

U.S. Armed Forces military service that involved staff work related to rules, regulations, policies, procedures, processes, unit operations, or staff assistance may substitute for the required education and experience on an equivalent basis.

Special Requirements

• Maintain reliable communication link for emergency call‑back requirements.
• Work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Be exposed to hazards requiring protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Employee is considered “Essential” and must sign all Essential Employee policies.
• Subject to background investigation; convictions are not automatic disqualification.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug and substance abuse testing per federal and state regulations.

Application Process

• Complete MDOT application (Form DTS‑1). Resumes are not accepted.
• Provide a Driver’s License valid in Maryland, with license number and expiration date.
• List all relevant experience, including full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or other applicable experience.
• Applications must be completely filled out; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Submit applications online at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment.
• Veterans must submit DD‑214 with application.

Benefits

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. Learn more at MDOT Benefits Guide (https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/Benefits).

Equal Opportunity Employer

MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Issue Date

01/12/2026