Elevator Mechanic

Herzog; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Elevator Mechanic with a leading transportation services provider. This role involves responding to mechanical failures, installing and testing electrical systems, and performing maintenance on elevator systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical systems, be able to troubleshoot effectively, and maintain a clean and safe working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential services and ensure operational excellence in a supportive and collaborative work culture. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant mechanical certification and elevator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical failures and system malfunctions.
• Install and test electrical systems and maintain machine parts.

Skills

Elevator Systems Knowledge

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mechanical Certification

Job description

Overview

Alternate Concepts, Inc. (ACI) and Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI), collectively the ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are seeking applicants for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail operation located in Hudson County, New Jersey. ACI was founded in 1989 with their corporate office located in Boston, MA and Herzog founded in 1969 with corporate offices located in St. Joseph, MO and Fort Worth, TX. Combined our companies provide FRA/FTA compliant transportation, equipment maintenance, dispatching, right-of-way maintenance, facility maintenance and dispatching services for 20 distinct client properties. In addition to the Joint Venture being the upcoming operator/maintainer of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, we currently jointly operate the Tren Urbano heavy rail service in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the CTDOT’s Hartford intercity service in Connecticut.

ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are currently seeking an Elevator Mechanic to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Responding to mechanical failures and system malfunctions.
• Installing and testing electrical systems.
• Servicing and maintaining machine parts.
• Repairing or replacing system parts.
• Oiling and greasing moving parts.
• Carrying out safety checks.
• Maintaining stock and ordering supplies.
• Maintaining a clean working area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant mechanical certification.
• Previous work experience as an elevator mechanic.
• Advanced knowledge of elevator systems, mechanical walkways, and escalators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to travel and work after hours when required.
• Ability to work independently.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.

It is the policy of ACI/Herzog Joint Venture to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.