Maintenance Mechanic - Transit Technician

Acara Solutions has 10 openings for Entry Level Maintenance Mechanics - Transit Technicians in Dallas, TX.

Pay Rate: $22.67 Hourly

Shifts will range during training for 6 weeks.

Hours:6 AM - 2:30; 2-10:30; 10- 6:30

Contract: Temp to direct

Job Description:

Performs train coordination, preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and wayside equipment, including but not limited to propulsion, traction motors, brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, and all other related electro-mechanical components and maintenance duties under the direction of the supervisors, engineers, or staff members.

Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes that become evident during performance of maintenance, inspection or troubleshooting.

Reviews and understands safety instructions, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust or repair regarding the maintenance of car/rail equipment, sub systems, and additional components. Operates revenue service vehicles and ensures trains entering revenue service are fully serviceable.

Handles emergencies and failures in accordance with established procedures through immediate response and quick action.

Participates in regular training to maintain the required level of knowledge to effectively maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the system. Records the activity performed by indicating all relevant information on appropriate work orders/forms.

Follows all Alstom security and safety instructions or procedures in order to prevent any personal injuries and maintain a safe fleet that will meet the demands of a reliable commuter service.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.