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Lead Signal Maintainer

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Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees personnel maintaining DARTs Signal Systems; assists in developing and training Signal Maintainers.

Requirements Summary

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below-stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

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Country:

United States of America

Address:

9717 Abernathy

City:

Dallas, TX 75220

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

07 - Skilled Craft (EEO-4-United States of America), 7A - Skilled Craft Workers (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the programs and activities of Signal Systems personnel engaged in Signal Systems maintenance and for the complex Signal System testing, preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, upgrades and repair of train signaling systems, track switch machines, and grade crossing apparatus for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Ways, Structures and Amenities of the Maintenance Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

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Oversees personnel maintaining DARTs Signal Systems; assists in developing and training Signal Maintainers.
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Evaluate Signal inspections and preventative maintenance and makes work assignments accordingly.
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Troubleshoot and repair/replace the fiber optics network used for the Signal System.
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Troubleshoot and repair/replace microprocessors, computers, recorder/analyzing equipment, and interpret and analyze data.
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Maintained, troubleshoot, and repaired/replaced electrical equipment using voltages ranging from 12vdc to 480 vacs.
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Knowledge to perform necessary programming of microprocessor-based Signal System components and complex tests on Signal Systems.
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Monitor material usage, preventative and corrective maintenance databases, and the work order system.
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Maintains and monitors spare parts inventory, equipment, tools, test equipment, and safety equipment.
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Knowledge of interpreting circuit configurations and integrated circuit flow diagrams to develop and implement effective solutions for operational faults of Signal subsystems and components.
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Perform signal tests and evaluations as required to certify compliance with reliability, maintainability, and safety criteria per DART standards.
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Install, repair, maintain, and remove/replace components of the signal system, which include all associated signal equipment, such as highway grade crossing equipment, interlocking devices, cab signaling equipment (ATP), train to the wayside (TWC), vital/non-vital processors, fiber optic network, power distribution centers, UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), and other signal apparatus related to rail service.
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Responsible for safely functioning signal equipment governing train movement during repairs, renewals, or replacement and promptly responding to all signal-related occurrences and/or emergency situations.
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Oversees system performance and provides solutions to problems.
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Promotes and enforces established training, safety practices, and procedures and takes necessary precautions.
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Comply with AREMA, FRA, APTA, FTA rules and regulations, and DART safety requirements, rules, and regulations.
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Interfaces with city technicians, vendors, and internal and external contacts. Maintain proper communication with Rail Operation Control while on duty.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.

Open until qualified applicants are identified.

Requirements

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Works in an environment where there is potential exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. Work could involve unpleasant working conditions such as working near fast-moving trains and in confined spaces, dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities. All incumbent exposures will be controlled by adhering to policies and procedures, including safety precautions, regulations, and personal protective equipment.