Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Purple Line Transit Operators; Hyattsville (MD); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Vacation

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Descripción de la vacante

The Purple Line Transit Operators in Hyattsville, MD is seeking an LRV Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs), inspect systems, and support shop operations. You will use diagnostic software, review technical manuals, and ensure safety and reliability of the fleet.

Responsibilities include repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and HVAC components, maintaining shop equipment, documenting work orders, and assisting with testing, delivery and

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school training or certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of industrial maintenance related experience.
• Prior experience in railway or transportation industry strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform mechanical inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, and overhaul of electro-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems on LRVs.
• Maintain and repair vehicle maintenance shop equipment and systems.
• Install, service, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment including panels, benches, wiring, and specialized tools.
• Use diagnostic software for LRV troubleshooting, system updates, and performance configurations.
• Prepare work by reviewing blueprints, part lists, and technical manuals.
• Operate auxiliary shop vehicles and equipment commonly found in vehicle maintenance facilities.
• Assist with LRV delivery/unloading operations and move vehicles within the OMF using shop equipment.
• Operate LRVs for testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance maneuvers as required.
• Document work in maintenance software, including work orders and inspection records.
• Support dynamic testing, trial runs, and other shop or yard activities requiring LRV movement.
• Identify equipment defects and take corrective action or elevate issues appropriately.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies following established procedures.
• Maintain personal tools, equipment, and a clean, safe workspace.
• Subject to on-call status 24/7
• Complete all required company training and perform other duties as assigned.
• Cooperatively and efficiently performs related tasks and duties as required.

Conocimientos

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Diagnostic software

Safety standards

Shop machinery operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training or certifications

CDL Class A preferred

Herramientas

Parts catalogs

Descripción del empleo

The Purple Line Transit Operators in Hyattsville, MD is seeking an LRV Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs), inspect systems, and support shop operations. You will use diagnostic software, review technical manuals, and ensure safety and reliability of the fleet.

Responsibilities include repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and HVAC components, maintaining shop equipment, documenting work orders, and assisting with testing, delivery and