Transit Systems Maintenance & Operations Technician

Express Employment Professionals - LAX; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of LAX/Hawthorne seeks an Operations Technician for the LAX Automated People Mover. You will perform basic maintenance on trains, inspect brakes, HVAC, and other components, follow safety procedures, and record activities in work orders.

Shifts vary including weekends and holidays (2nd/3rd). Applicants must have a high school diploma, be proficient in English, and hold a valid driver’s license with open availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Basic mechanical or maintenance experience with general hand tools is expected.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform recovery and basic maintenance on trains and equipment, including inspections of brakes, HVAC, air compressors, and other components.
• Recommend improvements based on maintenance, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Follow safety procedures and technical guidelines for repairs and equipment maintenance.
• Operate trains and ensure they are serviceable before passenger service.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment failures promptly.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with maintenance and safety standards.
• Record maintenance activities in work orders/forms.
• Follow safety and security procedures to maintain a safe and reliable fleet.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical experience

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

General hand tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals of LAX/Hawthorne is seeking an Operations Technician for the LAX Automated People Mover (LAX APM). For consideration, please call Express LAX/Hawthorne

Hours: Various shifts (including weekends and holidays)2nd & 3rd Shift

Pay Rate: Starts at $25.00-31.00 2nd & 3rd Shift(Rotating shifts 1st ,2nd, 3rd)

Job Description for Operations Technician:

• Perform recovery and basic maintenance on trains and equipment, including inspections of brakes, HVAC, air compressors, and other components.
• Recommend improvements based on maintenance, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Follow safety procedures and technical guidelines for repairs and equipment maintenance.
• Operate trains and ensure they are serviceable before passenger service.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment failures promptly.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with maintenance and safety standards.
• Record maintenance activities in work orders/forms.
• Follow safety and security procedures to maintain a safe and reliable fleet.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements for Operations Technician:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in the English Language
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have normal color vision
• Must have Open Availability
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts
• Basic mechanical or maintenance experience, understanding of use with general hand tools
• Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office programs

Minimum Physical Requirements for Operations Technician:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, bend, stoop and hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May occasionally be required to climb steep stairs and walk long distances.
• Work on elevated surfaces is required
• Work may be performed inside the facility or outside in various weather elements
• Able to observe multiple screens and monitors on a continuous basis

Preferred Qualifications for Operations Technician:

• 2 years electrical/mechanical experience or equivalent technical school training
• Intermediate level of knowledge of computer driven software applications