DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) · 13 hours ago
Signal Maintainer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$33.41/hr - $38.18/hrDART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation services in the Dallas area. The Signal Maintainer is tasked with the preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, and repair of the Signal System, ensuring safe train movement and functionality of signal equipment.
Association
Responsibilities
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 wayside (TWC), vital/non-vital processors, fiber optic network, power distribution centers, UPS (uninterruptible power supplies), and other signal apparatus related to rail service
Responsible for safe functioning of signal equipment governing train movement during repairs, renewals, replacement, or inclement weather
Promptly respond to all signal related occurrences and/or emergency situations
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair/replace microprocessors, computers, and recorder/analyzing equipment, and ability to interpret and analyze data
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair/replace the fiber optics network used for the Signal System
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair/replace electrical equipment using voltages ranging from 12vdc to 480 vac
Ability to use computers, laptops, and tablets (for troubleshooting and diagnostics of the signal system)
Ability to support other sections or departments within DART, as well as government agencies, contractors, and member cities as needed for the support of DART Projects, Special Events, or Build-out Expansions
Comply with AREMA, FRA, APTA, and FTA rules and regulations
Maintain material usage and production logs
Promote and comply with established safety, training, and quality assurance programs
Maintain proper communication with Rail Operation Control while on duty
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Signals or Electronics, or equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective maintenance in electronics or signals
Must pass a technical test
Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position
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
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
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
Personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability
Physical ability to be mobile 100% of work time, exert physical effort while standing, walking, or lifting materials/tools/objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Position requires working in crowded and tight spaces such as manholes, tunnel and aerial structures
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
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nadine S. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Barket
Chief of Staff
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