Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Date: 23 Sept 2026

Location: Newark, NJ, US

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Technicians will perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on the AirTrain, the guideway, and station doors. Technicians will also perform maintenance on the Construction Management Services team, reporting directly to the CMS Project Manager. Operations and Maintenance is performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a per week, and 365 days per year.

$27.76/hour plus a 10% pay differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect vehicles and related equipment to detect failed or improperly operating equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems inspection following established procedures or ther written or verbal instructions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and/or replace defective parts or equipment utilizing manuals, drawings, specifications, and other written or verbal instructions.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures.
• Document all preventive maintenance and special work orders completed.
• Enter data into the Maximo Program.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules to include but not limited to SOP's.

Qualifications & Functional Knowledge:

• High School diploma or equiv. Technical school preferred.
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of the Business:

• 1-2 years in maintenance shop

Technical:

• Basic electrical experience and mechanical experience.
• Able to read schematics.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Hydraulics knowledge.
• Knowledge and ability to use a wide variety of tools to include meters. Knowledge and ability to operate a radio.
• Switch and Rail Knowledge a plus

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.