Lead Rail Vehicle Technician

This Senior Rail Vehicle Technician role offers an opportunity to take on advanced troubleshooting and lead-level responsibilities in a 24/7 vehicle maintenance operation. The position offers a base rate of $41.26 per hour and is an hourly, unionized role governed by the SMART collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include insurance, a 401(k) match, an employee discount, and additional benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement. Technicians must be available to work day, night, or overnight shifts, as well as overtime, holidays, and weekends when needed. While no relocation assistance is specified, the role provides competitive union compensation and long-term stability for an experienced technician seeking to advance into a senior maintenance position.

The Senior Rail Vehicle Technician troubleshoots, inspects, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems found on light rail vehicles. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting electronic systems down to the circuit-board level, using vendor software, reviewing technical manuals and parts catalogs, and operating bench, portable, and job-specific test equipment. The technician documents diagnostic and repair information in the maintenance management information system, assists with accident and incident investigations, and responds to railcar rescue calls anywhere along the active service route. In addition to performing the duties of junior technicians, this individual helps guide and train team members and may serve as Acting Supervisor when the Foreman or Supervisor is unavailable. The work is hands-on and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly bend, stretch, kneel, and squat while completing inspections and repairs. Job 59409

Salary: $41.26/hr