Rail Catenary Lineman — Field Technician

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Transit Administration invites applications for Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman in Baltimore. The role diagnoses, troubleshoots, aligns, repairs, and constructs components of the overhead catenary system while maintaining records and operating various maintenance vehicles.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant electrical or catenary experience; possession of a Class A Restricted CDL license within 90 days is required;

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, catenary systems, transmission, or utility line fields.
• Completion of a formal vocational or trade program, apprenticeship, or related training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair catenary components on the light rail system.
• Operate bucket trucks, mobile cranes, and platform trucks as needed.
• Maintain records of measurements and components per MDOT MTA rules.
• Support safety rules and regulatory compliance during maintenance.

Skills

Electrical experience

Catenary systems

Transmission

Utility linework

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Transit Administration invites applications for Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman in Baltimore. The role diagnoses, troubleshoots, aligns, repairs, and constructs components of the overhead catenary system while maintaining records and operating various maintenance vehicles.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant electrical or catenary experience; possession of a Class A Restricted CDL license within 90 days is required;