JOURNEYMAN TRACK MECHANIC

Job Description

This posting is to fill the current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list to fill any future vacancies that may occur in the next six months.

Education and/or experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and five years' experience in troubleshooting and repairing specialized maintenance-of-way track vehicles and equipment, consisting of complex, diesel-powered, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience in welding and fabrication preferred. Must have demonstrated skills and ability with a variety of tools required in maintenance, repair and mechanical unit replacement for track vehicles and equipment. Must have the ability to read and comprehend electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system schematics.

Interview selection process: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants' knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

Summary: Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance to MARTA's specialized track vehicles and equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces mechanical units or components as required. Troubleshoots and makes repairs to diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Performs preventive maintenance to diesel locomotives, specialized track vehicles and equipment. Recovers downed maintenance vehicles from track in a timely manner in order to avoid disruption of revenue service. Performs welding, fabrication, body repair, unit replacement and overhaul of equipment. Uses a variety of tools, including hand tools, impact wrenches, drills, compressors and/or other tools as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License and obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of hire. Special requirements: Must possess basic tools (standard and metric) to perform preventive maintenance and repairs. MARTA will provide any specialized tools required.

Americans with Disabilities Act: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as safety sensitive.

Classification: Represented

Number of openings: 4

Hourly rate: $27.76