Rail Transit Overhaul Mechanic: Diagnose, Rebuild & Repair

North County Transit - San Diego Railroad; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North County Transit District (NCTD) seeks an Overhaul and Repair Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, overhaul, inspect and test buses, trains, and support vehicles across multiple sites. The role involves major disassembly, repair, rebuilding, assembly and testing with strict adherence to FRA, FTA, DOT requirements, and participation in random testing pools.

The position requires a minimum of four years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance, a California Class C license, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive and diesel-powered heavy equipment (e.g., diesel trucks, locomotives, rail cars/coaches, rail transit vehicles and buses) or equivalent.
• California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the prior 36 months and no DUI in the prior 7 years; must be able to become and maintain qualification on NCTD-owned railroad properties.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, rebuild, overhaul, and inspect a variety of NCTD buses, trains, and support vehicles.
• Remove, repair, rebuild, overhauls, install components such as power plants, transmissions, axles, and electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Install and adjust sub-components on engine components; calibrate gauges and meters.
• Maintain lighting and safety circuits; operate and repair shop equipment; perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Prepare written reports and maintain records; enter data into the Maintenance Management Information System.

Job description

North County Transit District (NCTD) seeks an Overhaul and Repair Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, overhaul, inspect and test buses, trains, and support vehicles across multiple sites. The role involves major disassembly, repair, rebuilding, assembly and testing with strict adherence to FRA, FTA, DOT requirements, and participation in random testing pools.

The position requires a minimum of four years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance, a California Class C license, and