A-Repairman Light Rail Railcar Maintenance

A-Repairman Light Rail Railcar Maintenance

Salary

$44.31 Hourly

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8092-MTA-ALR--01/26-MS

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Maryland Transit Administration

A-Repairman - Light Rail Railcar Maintenance (Repairman-Rail) (8092)

Open to all qualified employees

Applicants must apply online.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration offers excellent benefits.

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?

The resulting list of qualified candidates will be used to staff current and future vacancies.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for an A" Repairman- Metro & Light Rail Car Maintenance. The A Repairman will inspect and diagnose problems for correction and make major and minor repairs to vehicles and their sub-components. He/she performs these functions on computer-based systems and equipment, as well as on electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical systems and equipment. Analyzes and executes instructions from hardware and software technical manuals, schematics and parts lists.

Must be able to 1) move rail vehicles; 2) operate service equipment (trucks, forklifts, shop carts, 20-ton cranes, and hoists). A Repairman must be able to handle situations that involve or impact revenue operations. Must be able to perform various Employer Maryland Department of Transportation Address other duties associated with the Rail Car Maintenance Group.

The current vacancy is located at the Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland.

The current schedule varies on a 24-hour shift.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three (3) of experience in electronics, electricity, mechanics, and/or an electro-mechanical field of work. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills.

SUBSTITUTION

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employee will be required and maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.

2. Employee will be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

3. Employee will be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment.

4. Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

5. Eligible applicants will be subject to background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is enough grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge.

6. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Licenses & Certifications

Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

Additional Information

To Apply:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note : Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide (

It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), .

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 01/12/2026

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