What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Electrical / Electronic Maintainer - Specialist (0840) - Rail Vehicles position at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority?
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
As an experienced electronic specialist, inspects, analyzes, diagnoses, rates, and repairs rail vehicle systems including electronic, electrical pneumatic, hydraulic and auxiliary and HVAC systems.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES
- To be proficient in the inspection, analysis, diagnosis, rating, and repair of rail vehicles. System types within these rail vehicles include, but are not limited to : electronic, electrical pneumatic, hydraulic and auxiliary and HVAC systems.
- Inspects, tests, and performs circuit analysis with appropriate diagnostic test equipment, to determine the level of, or extent of repair, to return failed unit to a serviceable. Diagnostic test equipment to include, but not limited to : OHM meters, DMM's volt / amp meters, milliohm meters, HI-POT, proprietary test fixtures and PTU's (Portable Test Unit), soldering irons, component removal and vehicle rating equipment.
- Makes intermediate and permanent repairs to vehicles and / or equipment; ability to work independently, within a high voltage environment, to complete assigned tasks safely and within manufactures specification.
- Troubleshoots to component level effectively. Identifies, isolates and performs required repairs, in a timely manner so as to minimize unit out of service period.
- Works from technical documents, specifications, drawings, schematics, special instructions parts and repair manuals; obtains and maintains material tools, instruments, and equipment.
- Interprets circuit configurations, software and hardware diagrams, and technical specifications to successfully identify failed or intermittent vehicle systems.
- Analyzes and interprets waveforms, graphs and charts to establish, within engineering and manufactures specifications, the overall integrity and serviceability of a suspect system.
- Experienced in the understanding and repair of controller-based systems, ability to interpret software schematics and application programming logic. Performs system analysis and data dumps to portable and desktop computers for the purpose of interpreting system faults.
- Performs emergency duties as assigned operates vehicles in, shop and / or other specified location. Works with appropriate hand tools to accomplish all assigned tasks.
- Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and / or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BENEFITS SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including :
Medical – “Minimal annual premium contribution”
Benefit plans with “No Employee annual premium contribution” :
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Additional benefits we offer :
Pension Plan / Retirement Savings
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation
SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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
