Job Description

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Satisfactory completion of an acceptable vocational school and/or training course in basic electronics and electro-mechanics.

EXPERIENCE

Twelve (12) months following the achievement of a particular grade level (i.e. Grades D, C, B, A and AA), an incumbent will only advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed all required written or practical tests, acquired all required certifications and has met acceptable fitness for duty, work record and is able to demonstrate all job performance requirements

• Level D
• Entry Level – Mechanic Helper – No Experience required
• Level C
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Mechanic Helper or related role
• Level B
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Mechanic C or related role
• Level A
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Mechanic B or related role
• Level AA
• Must have one (1) year of experience as a Mechanic A or related role

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanic Automatic Train Control (ATC) supports a 24 hour/7 day a week Metrorail system, which may include hazardous areas such as wayside, tunnels and/or equipment rooms while rail service is underway. Incumbents respond to emergencies and perform routine maintenance and/or corrective repairs on ATC assets. The incumbent troubleshoots, maintains, installs and modifies mechanical, electrical, electronic, computerized and electro-mechanical yard and train control specialized and related devices and equipment; and maintains a documented records of all work performed.
Job Levels: At each successive grade level of this job (i.e. Grades D, C, B, A and AA), the incumbent is expected to demonstrate increased, distinguishing levels of proficiency and efficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities when performing the assigned duties and essential functions described in this job description

CLOSING

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs preventive and unscheduled repairs, inspections, cleaning, testing, lubrication, adjustments and proper maintenance using TCR book of plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, operations manuals, regulatory codes and manufactures’ maintenance instructions and uses specific types of ATC electronic test equipment and other specialized tools associated with job assignment, to ensure fully functional ATC equipment and in order to provide safe and reliable rail service.
• Performs inventories of materials and truck inspections at the start and end of shifts to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available to complete the shift work plan.
• Assists in assigned ATC type renovation and/or installation work including Engineering Modification Instructions (EMIs) and safety bulletins to ensure fully functional ATC equipment and in order to provide safe and reliable rail service.
• Assists in the completion of assigned operational, equipment failure, safety, and other reports as required using the Authority’s Maintenance Management Information System(i.e.MAXIMO) to accurately and timely document conditions of ATC assets in the field.