Traction Power Maintainer – Rail Substation Tech

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Rail Maintenance Of Way Maintainer to perform power system inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs across traction power substations and related equipment.

You will work with a field-maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable railway power delivery, participate in outages and service-restoration activities, and uphold safety and quality standards across all tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in electrical maintenance or utility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on traction power systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues using manuals, drawings, and test tools.
• Support outage restoration and service continuity as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Substation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Using electrical test equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Electrical drawings/one-lines

Maintenance manuals

Job description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Rail Maintenance Of Way Maintainer to perform power system inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs across traction power substations and related equipment.

You will work with a field-maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable railway power delivery, participate in outages and service-restoration activities, and uphold safety and quality standards across all tasks.