Rail Vehicle & Equipment General Mechanic 1st Class (0831)

Compensation Data

-for SEPTA City Transit Division: $37/hr. (Increase to $39/hr. after 12 months)

-for SEPTA Suburban Transit Division: $35/hr. (Increase to $38/hr. after 12 months)

-for SEPTA Regional Railroad Division: $35/hr. (Increase to $38/hr. after 12 months)

(Note, Candidate Division selection will be based on the needs of SEPTA)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

• Responsible for the inspection, cleaning, maintenance of rail vehicle electrical, pneumatic and mechanic equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, replaces, tests, assembles, installs, motors, accessory parts, vehicle trucks, parts, truck frames, brake equipment, truck assemblies, air equipment, gears, wheels, brake shoes, etc.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment, units, parts such as compressors, air filters, air tank mechanisms, brake cylinders, etc.
• Check equipment units, parts such as contactor tips for gap, interlock and controlling fingers and tips for wipe and clearance springs for compression and tension, etc

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

• To be proficient in the testing of rail vehicle and equipment in the diagnosis and repair of defects of electrical, electronic air conditioning and air brake equipment of rail vehicles; performs other related duties.
• Inspects with gauges, meters and applicable test equipment to determine necessary repairs or renewals; determines extent of repairs, adjustment or replacements required on electrical, electronic pneumatic and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, trouble-shoots, disassembles, repairs, assembles and adjusts contractor interlocks, relays, group switches and sequence switch drums; manufactures metal and fiber parts.
• Computes all necessary forms and work orders to maintain current vehicle histories, inspection records and other related paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience in the repair of mechanical equipment, electrical, electronic and air brake equipment. HVAC experience a plus. Experience working on rail cars preferred.
• Possession of a certificate of completion in electrical/electronic field from a vocational/technical school certificate program or comparable certification is highly desired.
• Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of multi-meters and meggars.
• Will be required to possess or obtain hand tools as designated by the position's tool list.
• Must have valid driver's license or equivalent.
• Must satisfactorily complete qualifications tests.
• Must satisfactorily complete performance tests as required.
• Will be required to detail relevant training and work.