Maintenance Technician - Skyway

Description

Under the direction of the Skyway Maintenance Supervisor, the Skyway Technician performs daily inspections, testing, diagnostic analysis and maintenance of the Skyway vehicles.

Essential Function(s):

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and replace various types of components/units as required on Skyway vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical units, including but not limited to diagnosing, removing and replacing electrical/electronic components and making wiring repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on Skyway vehicles; complete records and paperwork required for work performed.
• Stay current on Skyway Training.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, JTA policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conform to all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.
• Perform other related work or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts/Sciences degree in digital electronic technology, or in a closely related field, from an accredited college or university; or technical training in a digital electronic technology or a closely related field.
• Possess HVAC 608 certification.
• Two (2) years of hands-on experience troubleshooting/repairing electronic and mechanical systems.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree.
• Prior or current Skyway Technician Experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms, methods and procedures for the repair.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and electromechanical yard control and train control equipment.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting yard control and train control equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the transit system.
• Skill locating, defining, and repairing defects in a wide variety of general or specialized transit equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, manuals, and work orders.
• Ability to operate drill presses, grinders, presses, and similar shop equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The Skyway Technician must be willing to work nights, holidays, weekends, and any hours assigned. This position works in open bays, inside buses, and outside in varying weather conditions. The position may require exposure to fumes and vapors and the use/handling of commercial cleaners and toxic materials. Physical demands include: lifting at least 50 lbs.; repetitively bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and twisting safely; and sitting for extended periods of time.

Application Process:

To apply for this vacancy, you must create a user account and profile -- then apply for the specified job opening. Applications are considered for 90 days. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- M/F/D/V.


Veterans' Preference:

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214, member copy Service-2 or Member-4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation must be upload with the resume at the time of application.


Acknowledgements:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.

Positions marked as ' Safety Sensitive ' will be subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use and if any testing is positive, the application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated. Positions marked as " COOP Essential " may be required to work whenever the Continuity of Operations Plan is activated.


Driver's License - The position description will specify whether a driver's license is required and the acceptable class of license. Unless an exception under Florida law exists, a nonresident must obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. If a driver's license has a corrective lens restriction, the employee must wear corrective lenses when operating any vehicle for work purposes. Suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.


The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (protected veterans, disability) and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.