What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (SIGNALS) position at Los Angeles Metro?
Salary : $50.03 - $66.59 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Regular Employee
Job Number : 2400395
Cabinet : OPERATIONS
Cost Center : 3920 - RAIL MOW ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : AFSCME
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
Supervises and provides training in the maintenance and repair of train control and other related equipment.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts classroom and individualized training on all aspects of equipment repair, testing and maintenance in the area of Rail Signals
- Prepares lesson plans, schedules, and testing performance exams
- Provides hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of various components of the rail systems
- Develops detailed technical training and testing materials
- Coordinates specialized training needs with division heads
- Reports to various work locations to provide training and / or technical support to rail maintenance personnel
- Keeps abreast with current technology by attending vendor training sessions
- Establishes safety guidelines on maintenance procedures
- Interviews and tests applicants
- Operates shop and field tools and equipment for demonstration purposes related to rail systems
- Reviews, updates, and distributes new manuals, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and training materials
- Provides orientation to personnel on new equipment, and systems
- Analyzes vendor training materials for accuracy and system compatibility
- Prepares reports and correspondence
- Investigates equipment-related accidents
- Serves as technical expert for troubleshooting maintenance problems
- Develops and assesses safety programs
- Provides technical expertise to other department personnel
- Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures
- Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Conduct Preventative Maintenance Field Quality Assurance audits, ensuring that field employees carry out maintenance activities safely and accurately
- Monitors and inspects quality of workmanship and accuracy of records in accordance with equipment specifications, test procedures, codes and standards, and safety
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes :
Education
Experience
Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Physical Effort Required
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.
PTSC BENEFITS
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical / Dental / Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits : Transportation passes for employees and / or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
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.
Do you possess a valid class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?
Are you able to obtain a valid California Class A Commercial Driver License?
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent training from a recognized college or trade school?
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing repair and maintenance of signal systems.
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, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N / A. Please describe your relevant experience performing repair and maintenance of signal systems.
Please select the number of years of relevant full-time experience you have conducting training in the repair and maintenance of rail signal systems and equipment.
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, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N / A. Please describe your relevant experience conducting training in the repair and maintenance of rail signal systems and equipment.
Are you a current Metro AFSCME employee?
Required Question
Salary : $50,000
