Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County · 21 hours ago
Signals & Communications Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expThe Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is responsible for public transportation in the area, and they are seeking a Signals & Communications Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on rail signals and communications equipment. The role involves fault diagnosis, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures while providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Performs signals and communications equipment fault diagnosis, inspection, testing, modification, maintenance, and repair using specialized tools
Inspects, repairs and maintains mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment such as grade crossing mechanisms, switch machines, multiplexers, programmable logic controllers, surveillance cameras, relays, axle counters, track circuits, and other complex electronic and electrical circuitry components
Assists in the development and refinement of inspection and preventive maintenance programs for the signals and communications section
Assists in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and work rules for both startup and revenue operations
Works with staff and vendors to ensure adequate spare parts, tools and other necessary equipment is on hand to support revenue operations
Completes vendor training on signals and communications equipment and maintenance procedures as well as METRO training associated with safety and technical subjects
Records and documents maintenance and diagnostic data
Provides variable shift coverage to accommodate maintenance assignments during peak, off-peak and non-revenue hours
Prioritizes emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision
Provides on-call availability for emergency repairs and unscheduled incidents
May serve as 'Lead' Technician in the absence of the Signals and Communications Supervisor
Works closely with peers, management and contractors to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient light rail operation
Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers
Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma is required
Minimum three (3) years of increasingly responsible electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance experience
Good (verbal/written) communication skills are essential to resolve maintenance issues
Must have a Class C driver's license and meet METRO's requirements regarding motor vehicle records
Preferred
An associate degree in electrical/electronic technology is preferred
Experience with transit system equipment (track, traction power and/or signals and communications) and tools is preferred
Company
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
The Authority has transformed a broken bus fleet into a regional multimodal transportation system.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.4MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2023-06-26Grant· $40.4M
Leadership Team
Randy Frazier
Chief Technology Officer
Chuck Berkshire
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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