What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST position at Los Angeles Metro?
Salary : $45.47 - $56.76 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Regular Employee
Job Number : 2400415
Cabinet : OPERATIONS
Cost Center : 3942 - RAIL FLEET SERVICES MAINTENANCE DIVISION 20
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : ATU
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, performs complex and specialized troubleshooting and preventive and corrective maintenance of rail transit vehicles.
Examples of Duties
- Performs journey-level diagnosis of rail vehicle malfunctions, determines the probable cause, and makes the necessary repairs to the rail car systems and subsystems, including propulsion, traction motors, brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, communications equipment, and all other related electromechanical components
- Moves cars with emergency equipment in shops, yards, and on the main lines
- Conducts operational inspections and repairs, removes, and replaces dysfunctional components of the vehicles
- Performs acceptance testing and pre-service preparations on newly acquired and overhauled light and heavy rail vehicles
- Responds to system emergencies and equipment failure, and renders remedial action to return the rail vehicle to the maintenance shop and yards
- Overhauls and maintains traction power motors
- Utilizes test equipment, schematics, and drawings to support vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Minimum Qualifications
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge
Abilities
Special Conditions
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location :
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone : (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS
Group Life Insurance
Holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
Pension plan
Social Security coverage
Transportation passes
Credit union
Tuition assistance
Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
Thrift plan
Employee Assistance Program
Jury duty
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Are you a current Metro ATU employee?
If you indicated being a current Metro ATU employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or a Certificate of Completion in Electronics from an accredited trade or vocational school?
Do you have a Certificate of completion in Electronics from an accredited trade or vocation school?
Please select the years of journey-level experience you have performing electromechanical work.
For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A." Please describe your journey-level experience you have performing electromechanical work.
Please select the years of journey-level experience you have working as a electromechanical / electronic technician performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rapid transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors.
For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A." Please describe your journey-level experience you have working as a electromechanical / electronic technician performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rapid transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors
Please select the years of experience you have working as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic.
For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A." Please describe your experience working as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic.
Required Question
Salary : $45 - $57
