What are the responsibilities and job description for the 0522.Rail Equipment Electrician position at Greater Cleveland RTA?
Detailed Description
Duties:
Minimum Requirements:
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and vibration. Ability to work in any weather condition.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, see with normal visual acuity, talk, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift materials up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to monitor a video display terminal.
Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to perform the duties of the position, which may include working with circuits carrying lethal voltages (480 volts AC and 600 volts DC).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination, performance assessment and/or interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.
Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written 70%, Performance 30%. Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 50%, Performance 35%, Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PASS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT(S) MUST WAIT SIX (6) MONTHS TO REAPPLY AFTER THE INITIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER / A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Additional Details
How To Apply
Internal Candidates: Apply via myinfo.gcrta.org
External Candidates: Click Apply Now to complete online application
Minimum Salary 29.58
Maximum Salary 39.45
Currency USD
Duties:
- Conducts rail vehicle preventative maintenance inspections and repairs (different levels of inspection are conducted depending on which inspection the train is due. Inspections are determined by mileage and/or time. Levels of inspections vary, typically from “A” to “C”; “A” being the least thorough and “C” being the most thorough).
- Rebuilds and repairs rail equipment electrical components including, but not limited to, KM controller/chopper, traction motor, coupler, disassembles units.
- Diagnoses and repairs electrical equipment on rails.
- Provides technical direction and instruction to Grade 4 Equipment Servicers, Equipment Maintainers, and Equipment Body Mechanic concerning diagnoses, repair, and maintenance of electrical rail equipment (normally gives direction to 1-3 employees).
- Works with Defect Repair crew.
- Repair of electrical parts in heating and air conditioning systems of rail cars.
- Diagnoses and repairs electronic components.
- This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and completed technical courses covering electrical systems and/or electronics, taken at the high school or post-high school level.
- Applicants must have two (2) years of experience performing equipment electrician duties in vehicle electrical and/or electronic systems repair and maintenance.
- Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components on railcars is preferred.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and vibration. Ability to work in any weather condition.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, see with normal visual acuity, talk, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift materials up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to monitor a video display terminal.
Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to perform the duties of the position, which may include working with circuits carrying lethal voltages (480 volts AC and 600 volts DC).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination, performance assessment and/or interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.
Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written 70%, Performance 30%. Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 50%, Performance 35%, Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:
- 5 or more absence occurrences
- 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions
- 3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level)
- 5 or more misses (regardless of whether they are active or not active)
- 4 or more active tardies
- Drug or alcohol suspension
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) suspension
- Active Decision Making Leave (DML)
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PASS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT(S) MUST WAIT SIX (6) MONTHS TO REAPPLY AFTER THE INITIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER / A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Additional Details
How To Apply
Internal Candidates: Apply via myinfo.gcrta.org
External Candidates: Click Apply Now to complete online application
Minimum Salary 29.58
Maximum Salary 39.45
Currency USD
