DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) · 18 hours ago
Track Maintainer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.41/hr - $38.18/hrDART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in the Dallas area. The Track Maintainer role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails and track components to ensure safety and reliability for the transit system.
Association
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair rails, tracks, special track work, direct fixation track work, and/or any other related rail services
Perform track inspections
Oversee operation of track maintenance equipment and tools
Maintain material usage, production logs, and work order system
Perform track work tests and evaluations as required to comply with reliability, maintainability, and safety criteria per DART standards
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 a certification from an accredited technical program in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective track maintenance and repairs on a Class I railroad or on an electrified rail transit system and/or construction experience working heavy construction maintenance/equipment, and/or related fields
Must pass a technical test
Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position
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
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nadine S. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Barket
Chief of Staff
Recent News
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