This position will be posed from February 20, 2024 to March 4, 2024 by 4:00pm.

Must pass an examination testing electrical and mechanical knowledge.

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Position Purpose

This position is responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance of Equipment Department Shop Machinery and Equipment and light shop building repairs and upgrades. The individual in this position may also be assigned to car maintenance and repairs as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations is assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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1. Performs all functions related to the preventive maintenance, overhaul, repair and upgrade of Car shop machinery, including Car wash, Component Wash and Blow pit buildings and equipment.
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2. Troubleshoot relay based, analog electronic, computer based, and hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
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3. Perform diagnostic tests for maintenance purposes.
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4. Keep equipment maintenance records updated and complete.
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5. Operate equipment necessary to access machinery, such as lift platforms, bucket truck, etc.
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This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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1. The individual must demonstrate the ability to organize, and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
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2. The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
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3. The individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.
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4. The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate group presentation skills.
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5. The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
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6. The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
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7. The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.
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8. The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
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9. The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
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10. The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.
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Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

Required:

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• High school graduate or have equivalent (GED) and have completed post-high school course work in electrical and mechanical fields. This training may include training offered by manufacturers of equipment.
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• Five (5) years’ experience in industrial plant maintenance.
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• Requires knowledge of specialized safety procedures, such as lockout/tag out, confined space, etc. Training will be provided for these areas.
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• Experience with electrical control systems, relay logic, programmable Logic controllers (PLC’s), Industrial computer systems, A/C and D/C motors and drives, servomotors, proximity, optical and chemical sensors and various control panel and motor control center components.
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• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence, without major violations for last 3 years.
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• Experience with industrial plumbing systems including pumps and valves.
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• Experience with knowledge of pneumatic systems including pumps and valves and operating cylinders.
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• Experience with basic hydraulics, including pumps, basic valves and servos.
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• Must be proficient at reading electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and PLC ladder diagrams.
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• Must be familiar with basic commercial building electrical supply, lighting and controls.
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• Must pass an examination testing electrical and mechanical knowledge.
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• This position requires the knowledge of the correct and safe use of the full complement of industrial hand and power tools, measuring devices, gauges, test instruments and material handling equipment needed for maintenance work. Material handling equipment can include bridge cranes, fork lift trucks, hi-rail equipped vehicles and elevated work platforms. Use of power cleaning, abrasive cleaning and painting equipment is required. Use of heating equipment may be required for assembly/disassembly of components. When required, individuals will be trained before using specialized equipment. The position requires the use of electrical diagnostic equipment.
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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps and ladders, etc. The employee must support and position components that weigh up to one hundred and forty (140) pounds. The employee must possess the manual dexterity to disassemble, assemble and install small components. The employee must possess visual acuity to identify and differentiate small parts as well as the ability to avoid work place obstacles. The individual must have the ability to detect audible warnings in a rail car maintenance shop environment. The employee must have the ability to climb up and down a rung ladder and also to climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same. The employee must have normal day and night time vision, corrected or uncorrected, be without color blindness and have normal hearing, with or without device. The employee must physically capable of wearing a respirator. The employee must be able to withstand heights of over one hundred and fifty (150) feet. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of PATCO’s Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The duties and responsibilities of this position are usually performed inside in general lighting, heating and ventilation. Cleaning work is performed outside in prevailing climate conditions. Occasionally, work must be performed in rail storage yards, along active railroad rights of way, on bridges and in subways. When working on equipment, work space can be confined and the use of flashlights or other supplemental lighting may be required. Ladders and/or work platforms will be required to access certain equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit (20%). The employee is required to stand and walk (60%) and lift, climb and bend (20%). Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks and respirators are provided.

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