Electro-Mechanic

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) seeks a skilled Electro-Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain light rail vehicles and related electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Under general supervision, you will perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, soldering, harnessing, and troubleshooting, using shop tools and testing equipment; weekend and odd hours may be required.

Candidates should have high school diploma with four years of transit maintenance experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years of maintenance experience on electrically powered rail transit vehicles.
• Alternative: two-year electronic technology degree with two years of electro-mechanical work on transit vehicles.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical systems and troubleshooting of transit vehicle electronics is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles, systems and equipment.
• Document defects, maintenance and repairs.
• Test, maintain, repair and overhaul light rail vehicle electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Make time and material cost estimates and maintain records.
• Possibly train lower-level staff and oversee related tasks.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

AC/DC electrical systems

Analog/digital electronics

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering

Harnessing

Use of test equipment

Repair and overhaul transit vehicles

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma + 4 years transit maintenance experience

2-year degree in electronic technology + 2 years electro-mechanical experience

Tools

Shop tools

Test equipment

Schematic diagrams and service manuals

Biasing and wiring harnesses

Job description

Are you experienced in troubleshooting automobiles, heavy-duty equipment, and/ or the repair of electrically powered transit vehicles? If so, VTA is hiring highly skilled Electro-Mechanics to maintain our fleet of light rail vehicles. Come join our team and implement preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures.

What you will be doing:

Definition

Under general supervision, the Electro-Mechanic performs skilled electrical/electronic and mechanical work to diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, overhaul, service, inspect, and test light rail transit vehicles and equipment.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and safety-conscious Electro-Mechanic with proven experience maintaining and automotive experience. They demonstrate in-depth knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, analog and digital electronics, control circuitry, and associated mechanical components such as motors, brakes, HVAC, and lighting systems. They are adept at troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling transit vehicles and systems. The candidate is capable of performing precision electronic tasks such as soldering and harnessing, utilizing shop tools and testing equipment, and interpreting complex technical documents, including service manuals, bulletins, and parts catalogs. Above all, this candidate exhibits a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit that fosters a respectful and productive work environment.

About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.

As the county’s congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development.

VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.

For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward

Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)

The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.

Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.

Typical Tasks

• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles, systems and equipment;
• Documents defects, maintenance and repairs;
• Tests, maintains, repairs, and overhauls light rail vehicle electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer instructions;
• Operates and maintains shop equipment and tools;
• Makes time and material cost estimates and maintains records;
• Performs re-railing of equipment;
• Familiarizes other workers in vehicle maintenance and repair, car movements, and maintenance of shop equipment;
• Installs communication devices on cars;
• Maintains a safe and clean shop area;
• Operates computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs;
• May be assigned the work of lower level classes in the job series;
• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrically powered rail transit vehicles.

OR Training and experience equivalent to completion of a two-year degree in electronic technology and two years of experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of electro-mechanical systems similar to those found in VTA light rail vehicles.

OR Demonstrated experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma and four years of experience in a maintenance environment working on systems similar to those found in a light rail vehicle including air conditioning, DC motors, generators, circuit diagrams, lighting and electrical troubleshooting.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B license with passenger (P) endorsement and a maintenance LRV operation certification.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.

Knowledge of:

• AC/DC electrical systems;
• Operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical systems;
• Heating, lighting, air conditioning, motors, brakes and related systems;
• Operating and preventive maintenance requirements of electric transit vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment;
• General shop safety procedures;
• Testing and inspection methods.

Ability to:

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, rebuilding, overhauling, and safety/preventive maintenance inspections;
• Analyze malfunctions in electrical/electronic transit equipment and determine repair requirements;
• Perform electronic fabrication and assembly tasks, such as soldering and wire harnessing;
• Make time and material cost estimates and keep accurate records;
• Implement preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures;
• Use test and shop equipment and tools;
• Use parts and supply manuals;
• Operate a computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Meet established deadlines;
• Give oral and written instructions;
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals;
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to light rail vehicle maintenance;
• Familiarize other Electro-Mechanics and other classifications in the proper method of performing their job;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

Conditions of Employment

Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment.

For safety-sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.