Electro-Mechanic

Electro-Mechanic

Are you experienced in troubleshooting automobiles, heavy-duty equipment, and/or the repair of electrically powered transit vehicles? If so, VTA is hiring highly skilled Electro-Mechanics to maintain our fleet of light rail vehicles. Come join our team and implement preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures. Under general supervision, the Electro-Mechanic performs skilled electrical/electronic and mechanical work to diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, overhaul, service, inspect, and test light rail transit vehicles and equipment.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and safety-conscious Electro-Mechanic with proven experience maintaining and automotive experience. They demonstrate in-depth knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, analog and digital electronics, control circuitry, and associated mechanical components such as motors, brakes, HVAC, and lighting systems. They are adept at troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling transit vehicles and systems. The candidate is capable of performing precision electronic tasks such as soldering and harnessing, utilizing shop tools and testing equipment, and interpreting complex technical documents, including service manuals, bulletins, and parts catalogs. Above all, this candidate exhibits a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit that fosters a respectful and productive work environment.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County's authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.

As the county's congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development.

VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.

The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.

Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.

Typical tasks include performing safety and preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles, systems and equipment; documenting defects, maintenance and repairs; testing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling light rail vehicle electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer instructions; operating and maintaining shop equipment and tools; making time and material cost estimates and maintaining records; performing re-railing of equipment; familiarizing other workers in vehicle maintenance and repair, car movements, and maintenance of shop equipment; installing communication devices on cars; maintaining a safe and clean shop area; operating computer for related data input and retrieval; preparing written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs; and performing related work as required.