Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Phoenix, AZ for a 6-12 month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining train systems, guideways, switches, and doors.

You will work a 3rd shift with training periods and rotating shifts. Requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, strong problem-solving, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year minimum experience maintaining and repairing automotive or transportation systems.
• 1 year minimum experience using hand tools.
• Knowledge of basic electronic theory is preferred.
• Experience in railroad, APM, or transportation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on train vehicles and wayside subsystems.
• Repair or replace defective parts using schematics, blueprints, manuals, and documentation.
• Respond to system failures and assist with vehicle recovery to restore operations.
• Support emergency response activities and assist passengers when required.
• Conduct detailed preventive maintenance inspections and adjustments on vehicles and subsystems.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Technical/Trade School Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: 6-12 Month Contract (Opportunity for Permanent Hire)
Industry: Transportation Manufacturing
Compensation: $25/hr + 10% shift differential
Schedule: 3rd Shift will be the core shift (Must be flexible to work other shifts during training period, which could last a few months)

• 40 hours per week (Monday-Sunday schedule; 5 days per week with rotating days off)
• Shift Options:
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

About the Opportunity:

Join a high-impact transportation manufacturing environment where your technical expertise directly supports the safety, reliability, and performance of a train system. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, guideway equipment, switches, platform doors, and related subsystems.

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on train vehicles and wayside subsystems, including guideways, switches, and platform doors
• Repair or replace defective parts using schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation
• Respond to system failures and assist with vehicle recovery to restore operations
• Support emergency response activities, including assisting passengers when required
• Conduct detailed preventive maintenance inspections and adjustments on vehicles and subsystems
• Collaborate with senior technicians while developing independent troubleshooting skills
• Maintain and achieve required certifications through ongoing training and development
• Follow established maintenance procedures while exercising sound technical judgment in the field
• Contribute to system reliability, safety, and overall operational performance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on electrical and mechanical work, problem‑solving complex equipment issues, and continuously developing technical skills through structured training and certification programs. You'll work in a safety‑first environment with strong support and clear pathways for growth.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Strong safety‑first culture with comprehensive training and certification support
• Hands‑on technical role with exposure to complex transportation systems
• Opportunity to build advanced mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting skills
• Collaborative, team‑driven environment focused on accountability and support
• Clear path for career growth within a global workforce solutions organization
• Work that directly impacts public transportation safety and reliability

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to work on critical transportation systems where your skills make a real‑world impact every day. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, working in a fast‑paced technical environment, and building long‑term expertise, this position provides strong growth potential and meaningful work.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintaining and repairing automotive or transportation systems and troubleshooting mechanical or electrical systems either personally, educationally, or professionally, displaying mechanical aptitude
• Minimum of 1 year of experience utilizing hand tools

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree or Technical/Trade School Degree showcasing mechanical aptitude
• Experience in the railroad, APM (Automatic People Mover), or transportation industry
• Knowledge of basic electronic theory
• Aptitude for mechanical operations and the operation of equipment
• Knowledge in the use and application of a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Willingness to work various shifts, as needed
• The position needs regular exposure to outside weather in challenging environmental conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. EHS procedures must be followed and proper PPE (provided by the company) must be worn.
• Be able to work from elevated work areas and use ladders, squat, and climb as needed
• Employees may be needed to work in a train yard with live power tails and moving equipment.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.