Light Rail Systems Maintenance Technician

The responsibility of this classification includes independently performing - under general supervision - skilled electrical/electronic and mechanical work to diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, overhaul, service, inspect light rail vehicles (LRVs) and equipment and their electronic systems; he/she also performs testing and repair of communications systems, surveillance equipment, and other related equipment. 

The Light Rail Systems Maintenance Technician will have ability to comprehend the skilled technical duties involved in performing inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting on all mechanical systems for the wayside and LRVs in area of assignment; ensures all LRVs and related equipment on the right-of-way are safe and ready at all times; responsible for all repairs, modifications, and rebuilding of LRV systems and components, inspection, maintenance, and repair including making repairs to light rail vehicles and their systems; adjusts motors, generators, brake systems, and related components; inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of systems associated with light rail vehicles including LRV signals, tracks and switch machines, overhead contact system, traction power substations, and a variety of shop tools and equipment. Services and performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment. Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and perform scheduled maintenance on the LRVs and subsystems to include but not limited to the overhead contact system, traction power substations, signals and switches, tracks and right-of-way, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facilities, and other various infrastructures.

• Valid state driver's license (with no more than 1 violation in the past 12 months, exclusive of DUI and reckless driving). This position is required to have DOT clearance.
• Valid Washington State CDL class B commercial license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.

• Work independently and unsupervised for extended periods of time.
• Operations, services, and activities of a light rail vehicle maintenance and repair program.
• Current methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of light rail vehicles and associated systems, such as shop tools, power tools, lathes, milling machines, presses, diagnostic and test equipment, forklift trucks, non-revenue vehicles, specialty vehicles to include lifting platforms and buckets.
• Methods and techniques of performing preventive maintenance including preventive maintenance inspections, performing diagnostic troubleshooting services.
• Principles of electrical, mechanical, and electronic theory.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in fabrication work.
• Basic shop mathematics.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the public. 
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures enough to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies. 
• Performing a variety of mechanical work in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing light rail vehicles and their systems.
• Accurately diagnosing mechanical and electrical repair needs.
• Operating a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Performing various welding and fabrication duties and knowledge in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) processes.
• Performing safety inspections and identifying safety hazards.
• Conducting accident/incident prevention and investigation.
• Interpreting and using all types of operating and repair manuals related to a light rail system.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Maintaining repair and maintenance records.
• Responding to inquiries and effective oral and written communication.
• Applying project management techniques and principles.
• Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.

• Work is performed in a hybrid, field, shop, warehouse, and office environment.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
• This position is responsible for maintaining light rail vehicles and bringing along tools and parts. May be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking, and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires on call availability, including nights and weekend, as events arise unepectedly.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.