Rail Electromechanical Technician

Regional Transit Authority; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans is seeking Maintenance Laborers Technical to perform repairs and maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems across streetcar, bus, and rail components. The role requires hands-on electromechanical skills and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualified applicants should have 2+ years of journey-level experience or a related certificate, with willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of two years of journey-level electromechanical experience is required.
• A certificate of completion in electromechanical technology or a related field is preferred.
• OR four years of journey-level experience as an electromechanical or electronic technician performing repair and maintenance of rapid-transit rail vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains high-voltage electrical and mechanical systems.
• Applies electrical and mechanical experience when working with streetcar and trolley systems.
• Performs maintenance on systems similar to those found in modern light-rail vehicles, including air-conditioning systems, DC motors, generators, lighting systems, circuit diagrams, schematics, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems and identifies necessary repairs.
• Applies knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry, and related mechanical systems.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on electrical transit vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs heating systems, lighting systems, air-conditioning systems, motors, brakes, and related subsystems.
• Follows general shop safety procedures and established testing and inspection methods.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Tool operation

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Volt-Ohm meter

Oscilloscope

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

The Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans is seeking Maintenance Laborers Technical to perform repairs and maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems across streetcar, bus, and rail components. The role requires hands-on electromechanical skills and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualified applicants should have 2+ years of journey-level experience or a related certificate, with willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.