LAX APM Operations Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals LAX is seeking an Operations Technician to support the LAX Automated People Mover (APM). The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of trains and wayside equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring readiness for Passenger Service Availability.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, recording work, following safety procedures, working a 24/7 schedule, and collaborating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams and schematics.
• Must be able to document work and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs train and system recoveries of failed equipment and light maintenance on vehicles and wayside equipment.
• Recommends hardware and procedural changes identified during maintenance, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Reviews safety instructions and solutions for maintenance tasks.
• Manually drive trains and ensure trains entering service are fully serviceable.
• Follows safety procedures and documents work performed on forms/records.
• Participates in regular training to maintain knowledge of the system.
• Records activity on Work Orders and related forms.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Safety-conscious

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

Electro-mechanical

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Use of hand tools

MS Office basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Read diagrams/schematics

Job description

Express Employment Professionals LAX is currently seeking candidates for the operation and maintenance of the LAX Automated People Mover (LAX APM).

Operations Technician (LAX APM)

Primary duties include:

• Performs train and system recoveries of failed equipment, "light" preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and wayside equipment, including but not limited to, visual inspections of brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, and all other related electro-mechanical components and maintenance duties under the direction of the supervisors.
• Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes that become evident during performance of maintenance, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Reviews and understands safety instructions, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust, or repair regarding the maintenance of car/rail equipment, sub-system components.
• Manually drive trains and ensure trains entering Passenger Service Availability are fully serviceable.
• LOTO
• Handles emergencies and failures in accordance with established procedures through immediate response and quick action.
• Participates in regular training to maintain the required level of knowledge to effectively maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the system.
• Records the activity performed by indicating all relevant information on appropriate Work Order(s)/forms.
• Follows all LINXS Operators security and safety instructions or procedures to prevent any personal injuries and maintain a safe fleet that will meet the demands of a reliable commuter service.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in the English Language
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work a 24/7/365 schedule, including weekends & holidays
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts
• Must be able to work as a safetysensitiveemployee
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, subsystems, and components
• Basic mechanical and electrical maintenance concepts
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Use of basic electrical and mechanical test equipmentRead and interpret manuals, diagrams and schematics
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Ability to follow procedures and safe work practices
• Ability to document work on written forms and/or computerized forms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and operate independently as well as part of a team
• Disciplined, self-starter, ability to handle down time and high stress
• Must obtain and maintain certifications in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position
• Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office programs
• Safety first attitude required. Ability to perform all work using the proper personnel protective equipment (PPE) and in strict accordance with all applicable safety policies, procedures and practices required

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, bend, stoop and hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May occasionally be required to climb steep stairs and walk long distances.
• Ability to work on elevated surfaces is required
• Ability to work inside the facility or outside in various weather elements
• Ability to work in a train yard with live power tails and moving equipment
• Able to operate heavy equipment, cranes, forklifts and Company vehicles
• Ability to work in environments that include:
  • Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
  • Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat
  • Risk of electrical shock and vibration
  • Moderate to loud noise level

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic mechanical or maintenance experience, understanding of use with general hand tools
• Formal training or education in electromechanical field
• Engineering, technical school, or similar training/education required, relevant experience may be a substitute.
• Knowledge of railroad, APM, or transportation industry a plus
• Knowledge in basic electronic theory
• Aptitude for mechanical operations, and operation of equipment
• Knowledge in the use and application of a variety of hand and power tools
• Knowledge in the use of simple electronic equipment
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and duties.
• Capacity to learn a variety of equipment operations.
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • For reasons of safety and efficiency, communication skills, both spoken and written are critical.
  • Operations Tech's will be embedded in the APM system and due to proximity to traveling public will require customer service level communications skills
• Preferably an Associate degree (A.S.) in a related mechanical or technical discipline and/or Vocational Training/Certification in a related discipline.
• Previous work experience may be recognized in lieu of formal education.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.