Catenary Lineman - Technician Rail

Technician Rail - Catenary Lineman (8092C)

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is recruiting for a Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman. The employee will diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, overhaul, construct components, rigging, and record wire thickness, stagger, and height measurements utilizing electronic recording devices. Maintaining the Light Rail Catenary System as operated by the MDOT MTA. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman will maintain all records and forms in conformance with all regulations and the requirements of the MDOT MTA. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman must have experience in electrical, catenary, transmission, or utility linework. Must be able to understand and operate special equipment to support the maintenance and repairs of the Overhead Catenary System and all of its components and be able to operate bucket trucks, mobile cranes, and platform trucks on both the light rail system and the highway. The operation of these maintenance and emergency vehicles is necessary. The Technician Rail-Catenary Lineman will be asked from time to time to perform various other duties as assigned. This position is in Baltimore City.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Possession of high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate. Experience: Satisfactory completion of a formal vocational or trade school program; or an apprenticeship program or any other training in the electrical, catenary systems, transmission, or utility line fields. Substitution Information: 1. At least two (2) years of experience, in the field, of either electrical, transmission, catenary, utility line tree maintenance, underground electrical, substation, electrical services, or utility line maintenance may be substituted for the formal training requirements. 2. 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: Eligible applicants may be subject to background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge. 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

Technician Rail Catenary Lineman must obtain a Class "A" Restricted CDL License within the 90 day probationary period.

Additional Information

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form MJ-45) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. 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. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Note: If you submit your application online you must attach your complete CURRENT driving record (NOT more than 30 days old), or your application will not be considered for this position. 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. Applications must 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. For general questions, please contact the Office of Recruitment and Examinations at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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), . The incumbent in this position will be 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. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service The MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT 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. The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Issue Date: 09/21/2026

Benefits

You should contact the MTA Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance in determining your personal health plan enrollment options or if you have questions concerning your eligibility.