Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Supervises technical personnel in the maintenance, repair, and testing of Metro's rail signal systems in compliance with state and federal regulations in order to assist in delivering safe and reliable train service.
Recruitment Timelines: Written exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 12, 2025, and interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 19, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes, and monitors signal repair activities and tracks progress
Ensures compliance with design criteria
Plans and monitors new system installations
Studies and develops equipment maintenance plans and schedules
Responds to signal system emergencies
Investigates, diagnoses, and corrects system problems
Trains and certifies inspectors
Develops training materials
Develops system inspections/testing and preventive maintenance procedures
Initiates ordering parts
Provides system information to other departments and outside agencies
Reviews blueprints and technical data
Works with other departments to resolve problems or coordinate activities
Conducts periodic safety meetings to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations
Interprets government regulations
Interacts with other rail services, such as Union Pacific, to coordinate inspections, repairs, or improvements on shared rail lines
Provides flagging assistance during revenue and non-revenue service periods to control local train movement
Assists staff with repair, maintenance, and testing during revenue and non-revenue service periods in conjunction with train movement
Deploys, mounts, and operates high-rail equipment during revenue service periods adjacent to train movement
Utilizes hand-held radios to effectively communicate with staff and direct equipment during revenue and non-revenue service periods
Oversees and implements repairs, adjustments, and tests of vital signal equipment which are responsible for controlling the operation of trains
Provides hands-on training to employees utilizing live equipment which supports revenue and non-revenue service periods
Organizes, supervises, and provides guidance to subordinate staff; responsible for employee performance evaluation
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school
Experience
Three years of relevant experience performing repair and maintenance of signal systems
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Frequent exposure to electrical, weather, mechanical, and physical hazards
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear "including but not limited" to respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
Must have normal color vision
Valid California Class C Driver License
Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of electronic rail signal systems
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and testing of rail transit/ railroad signal systems
Principles of supervision
Labor contracts
Safety policies, procedures, and practices
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Planning, organizing, and monitoring the activities of a signal repair and maintenance report work unit
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Plan and monitor new systems installations
Develop equipment maintenance plans and schedules
Respond to signal systems emergencies
Read electrical and signal schematics
Operate various testing equipment
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Compile and analyze complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
Supervise subordinates
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less
Operating foot pedals
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
