What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Maintainer Trainee position at SEPTA?
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region.
We are seeking candidates for the position of Substation Maintainer Trainee (0713) in the Operations/Maintenance of Way (MOW) area of SEPTA
SEPTA currently requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination at their pre-employment medical appointment.
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, services all traction power equipment, traction power switchgear, switches, transfer switches, distribution panels, alarm system systems, battery chargers and emergency diesel motor alternators.
Compensation Data
Starting Pay Rate for position is $32.99/hr
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Services all traction power equipment in all substations within the jurisdiction of the Substation Maintenance Foreman.
- Services various types of DC traction power switchgear in shops, depots, car houses, remote rooms, and switchgear in Walnut Locust switchgear room. Services AC and DC circuit breaker test fixtures.
- Services automatic transfer switches, auxiliary transfer distribution panels and medium voltage fused or non-fused disconnect switches.
- Services all substation alarm systems.
- Service electrical and manual cranes, as well as, raceways (NEC Article 100), such as conduits, boxes, fittings, wireways, cable trays, etc.
- Services DC battery chargers, and emergency diesel motor alternators.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must be High School graduate or equivalent.
- Must have valid PA driver's license or equivalent.
- Must have a minimum of two years technical training from an electrical or electronics craft.
- Must satisfactorily complete written qualification test as required at SEPTA's Test Center.
- Must be able to work from circuit drawings.
- Upon Hire, consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA) respiratory protection standard, this position requires the use of a tight fitting respirator. SEPTA employees required to wear a tight fitting respirator must be clean-shaven and fit-tested.
SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
