Catenary Lineman - Technician Rail

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Transit Administration invites applications for Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman in Baltimore. The role diagnoses, troubleshoots, aligns, repairs, and constructs components of the overhead catenary system while maintaining records and operating various maintenance vehicles.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant electrical or catenary experience; possession of a Class A Restricted CDL license within 90 days is required;

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, catenary systems, transmission, or utility line fields.
• Completion of a formal vocational or trade program, apprenticeship, or related training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair catenary components on the light rail system.
• Operate bucket trucks, mobile cranes, and platform trucks as needed.
• Maintain records of measurements and components per MDOT MTA rules.
• Support safety rules and regulatory compliance during maintenance.

Skills

Electrical experience

Catenary systems

Transmission

Utility linework

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Open to all qualified applicants

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Technician Rail - Catenary Lineman (8092C)

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is recruiting for a Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman. The employee will diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, overhaul, construct components, rigging, and record wire thickness, stagger, and height measurements utilizing electronic recording devices. Maintaining the Light Rail Catenary System as operated by the MDOT MTA. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman will maintain all records and forms in conformance with all regulations and the requirements of the MDOT MTA. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman must have experience in electrical, catenary, transmission, or utility linework. Must be able to understand and operate special equipment to support the maintenance and repairs of the Overhead Catenary System and all of its components and be able to operate bucket trucks, mobile cranes, and platform trucks on both the light rail system and the highway. The operation of these maintenance and emergency vehicles is necessary. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman will be asked from time to time to perform various other duties as assigned.

This position is in Baltimore City.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate.

Experience: Satisfactory completion of a formal vocational or trade school program; or an apprenticeship program or any other training in the electrical, catenary systems, transmission, or utility line fields.

SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION:

• At least two (2) years of experience, in the field, of either electrical, transmission, catenary, utility line tree maintenance, underground electrical, substation, electrical services, or utility line maintenance may be substituted for the formal training requirements.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Eligible applicants may be subject to background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge.

Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position (and the duties of that position) that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

Technician Rail - Catenary Lineman must obtain a Class "A" Restricted CDL License within the 90 day probationary period.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711. TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service. The MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT 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 or Sexual Orientation. The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Issue Date: 09/21/2026