Track Maintaner

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is seeking a Rail Track Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded tracks, switches and other track components in the Ways, Structures & Amenities Division.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing rails and tracks, performing walking track inspections, operating track maintenance equipment, and maintaining logs and work orders while complying with safety standards and

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or a certification from an accredited technical program in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must pass a technical test.
• Must obtain and maintain certification per state/federal regulations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to obtain Texas CDL within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair rails, tracks, and related rail services.
• Perform walking track inspections.
• Operate track maintenance equipment and tools.
• Maintain material usage, production logs, and work orders.
• Perform track work tests to meet reliability and safety criteria.
• Maintain communication with Rail Operation Control while on duty.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pay Range:

$34.41 - $39.33

Pay Per Hour:

$34.41

Country:

United States of America

Address:

9717 Abernathy

City:

Dallas, TX 75220

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

07 - Skilled Craft (EEO-4-United States of America), 7A - Skilled Craft Workers (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded tracks, switches/turnouts, and other track right of way components for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Ways, Structures & Amenities Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair rails, tracks, special track work, direct fixation track work, and/or any other related rail services.




• Perform walking track inspections.




• Operate and/or use track maintenance equipment and tools.




• Maintain material usage, production logs, and work order system.




• Perform track work tests and evaluations as required to comply with reliability, maintainability, and safety criteria per DART standards.




• Maintain proper communication with Rail Operation Control while on duty.




• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or a certification from an accredited technical program in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective track maintenance and repairs on a Class I railroad or on an electrified rail transit system and/or construction experience working heavy construction maintenance/equipment, and/or related fields.




• Must pass a technical test.




• Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.




• Must have a valid Drivers License Class-C, and be able to obtain a Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class-A Restricted within 90 days of employment; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.




• Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.




• Proficiency with personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).




• Must work in a safe manner and constant state of alertness.




• Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture.




• Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.




• Ability to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others, and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established.




• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure.




• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.




• Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.




• Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.




• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability. May be required to travel to multiple work locations.




• Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time. Lift objects weighing up to seventy - (70) pounds such as tools, equipment and parts. Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces.




• Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50lbs such as hand tools, portable shop test equipment for testing and other required equipment in order to perform your job functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V