Rail Fleet Maintenance Lead Technician

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking a Rail Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on rail vehicles and related systems in the Rail Maintenance Division in Dallas, TX. You will assist with task assignments, verify time records, and participate in safety programs.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification in Electronics or Mechanical Technology, plus at least one year of related experience, DOT

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from a technical program in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
• One (1) year experience in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related environment.
• Must pass a technical test.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
• Must successfully complete LRV/streetcar vendor training.
• Must have a valid Driver's License class C, and be able to obtain a Texas class A within 90 days of employment; no DWI in the last 60 months, not more than one DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than two moving violations in last 36 months.
• Applicants must pass and maintain a DOT medical exam including pre-employment drug test and random testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and general PC usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with work task assignments.
• Verify daily time records.
• Assist with mechanic training.
• Performs Fill-In Supervisor duties as requested by Management or designee.
• Perform technician level diagnosis of rail car malfunctions, determine the cause, and make necessary repairs to rail car systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, remove and replace malfunctioning components.
• Change tires, fuels, and/or cleans vehicles as required.
• Make service calls as required; operate DART vehicles if necessary.
• Promote established safety, training, and quality assurance programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Reading technical manuals

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

Associates degree or related certification

Electronics or Mechanical Technology certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking a Rail Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on rail vehicles and related systems in the Rail Maintenance Division in Dallas, TX. You will assist with task assignments, verify time records, and participate in safety programs.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification in Electronics or Mechanical Technology, plus at least one year of related experience, DOT