Rail Signal Systems Technician — Essential Transit Ops

Valley Metro RPTA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Metro RPTA is building a talent pipeline for Signal Systems Technician roles. The position involves installing, maintaining, and repairing signal systems to ensure safe, reliable rail operations and passenger service.

Candidates must meet education and experience requirements and be able to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends. This safety-sensitive role requires a DOT physical, pre-employment drug test, and a background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of electromechanical/electronic systems experience; may substitute for education year-for-year.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, holidays; may be called in emergencies.
• DOT physical examination required.
• Pre-employment drug test required; safety-sensitive role.
• Background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems of LRT wayside signaling and fare collection systems equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots electronic components and systems; replaces components as needed.
• Responds to service emergencies with online troubleshooting of equipment in wayside facilities and stations.
• Maintains parts and computer inventory records.
• Performs preventative maintenance on signaling and fare collection equipment.
• Ensures safety around energized circuits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Rail signaling

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Job description

Valley Metro RPTA is building a talent pipeline for Signal Systems Technician roles. The position involves installing, maintaining, and repairing signal systems to ensure safe, reliable rail operations and passenger service.

Candidates must meet education and experience requirements and be able to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends. This safety-sensitive role requires a DOT physical, pre-employment drug test, and a background check.