Rail Equipment Technician - Mechanical & Electrical (Orlando)

Alstom; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training opportunities

Growth and career progression

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Maintenance of Equipment Technician to join our Orlando, FL team, focusing on mechanical and electrical maintenance of rail vehicles and onboard systems within a fast-paced commuter rail environment.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, brake, and propulsion systems, collaborating with maintenance teams, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel to meet operational and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of hands-on experience maintaining mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience or understanding of troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment in transportation, industrial, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical maintenance manuals.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and controls.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, brake, or propulsion systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call schedules as operational needs require.
• Technical certification, vocational training, military mechanical experience, or related education is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Maintain rail vehicles to safety and reliability standards.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues efficiently.
• Perform inspections, testing, repairs, and component replacements per procedures.
• Complete accurate maintenance documentation and quality records.
• Support fleet availability goals while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostics equipment

AC/DC electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification / vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Maintenance of Equipment Technician to join our Orlando, FL team, focusing on mechanical and electrical maintenance of rail vehicles and onboard systems within a fast-paced commuter rail environment.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, brake, and propulsion systems, collaborating with maintenance teams, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel to meet operational and safety requirements.