Railroad Millwright — Buildings & Elevator Systems Expert

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free SEPTA transit pass

Job summary

SEPTA seeks an experienced Millwright Specialist to inspect, repair and maintain electro‑mechanical equipment across a broad range of systems including escalators, elevators, pumps, and cranes. You will disassemble, reassemble and test motors and controls, diagnose faults, and perform complex mechanical and electrical repairs to ensure safe operations.

As part of our team, you will adhere to all safety policies and contribute to a culture of reliability and continuous improvement in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete Qualifications Test and Performance Test as required.
• Must have valid driver's license or equivalent. CDL license will be required at a later date.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of AC and DC industrial equipment and controls, mechanical and electro‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

• Inspects visually, disassembles, cleans, replaces or repairs, reassembles, installs, and tests motors and controls on equipment such as escalators, elevators, air compressors, pumps, cranes, vehicle washers, hoists, overhead doors, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, steam cleaners, ejectors and passenger control equipment.
• Locates trouble in electro‑mechanical equipment and makes complex mechanical and electrical repairs as necessary to maintain safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Inspects, cleans, adjusts, lubricates, and makes repairs as required on motors, motor controls, bearings, packing glands, valves and governors, primes pumps, drains air receivers and after‑coolers.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

SEPTA seeks an experienced Millwright Specialist to inspect, repair and maintain electro‑mechanical equipment across a broad range of systems including escalators, elevators, pumps, and cranes. You will disassemble, reassemble and test motors and controls, diagnose faults, and perform complex mechanical and electrical repairs to ensure safe operations.

As part of our team, you will adhere to all safety policies and contribute to a culture of reliability and continuous improvement in the