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DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) · 8 hours ago

Traction Power Maintainer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$36.19/hr - $41.36/hr

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation services in the Dallas area. The Traction Power Maintainer role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Traction Power Substations and related systems.

Association

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform inspection, testing, maintenance, installation and repair to a wide range of electrical power apparatus

Inspect overhead contact wire for gauge and integrity; maintain, repair, and replace all overhead contact wire and all related parts and devices; inspect and work on energized DC power return rail track systems according to established safety procedures and policies

Respond to equipment failure, determine the cause, and restore equipment to service

Perform complex wiring and utilization of conduits

Assist in emergency by-pass procedures and/or actuate alternative power routes during emergencies

Read and interpret blueprints and maintenance manuals

Subject to 24-hour emergency calls during adverse conditions and other emergencies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical maintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical wiringBlueprint readingTechnical certificationCustomer serviceProblem solvingCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedTeamwork

Required

Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Electricity; or equivalent combination of education/experience as an electrical technician, electrician, electrical worker, or electro-mechanic performing repair, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of electrical wiring, power distribution systems, equipment, electronics and relay control logic

Must pass a technical test

Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures

Must have a valid Drivers License Class-C, and be able to obtain a Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class-A Restricted within 90 days of employment; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles

Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment

Proficiency with personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Must work in a safe manner and constant state of alertness

Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture

Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Ability to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others, and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established

Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations

Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems

Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability. May be required to travel to multiple work locations

Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time. Lift objects weighing up to seventy - (70) pounds such as tools, equipment and parts. Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces

Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50lbs such as hand tools, portable shop test equipment for testing and other required equipment in order to perform your job functions

Company

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DART is far more than just "the thing you ride." It is your "trusted guide" to discovering all that North Texas has to offer.

Founded in 1983

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dart.org/

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