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Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, performs preventive and corrective maintenance to high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment and traction power substations, overhead catenary, and contact rail systems in support of a major rail rapid transit system.
Recruitment Timelines: Multiple choice exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 9th, 2025; Interviews the week of June 16, 2025 and performance are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 30, 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
Performs inspection, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of electrical power apparatus, including but not limited to, distribution systems, overhead catenary system, contact rail, transformers, rectifiers, power conversion equipment, high voltage AC and DC switch gear, high- and low-tension circuit breakers, and auxiliary equipment
Inspects overhead contact wire for gauge and integrity
Maintains, repairs, and replaces overhead contact wire and all related parts and devices
Responds to equipment failure, determines the cause, and restores equipment to service
Performs complex wiring and utilization of conduits
Participates in electrolysis testing
Assists in emergency by-pass procedures and/or actuates alternative power routes during emergencies
Reads, interprets, and makes corrections to electrical blueprints
Drives maintenance vehicles and transports tools and testing equipment to various locations along the rail line
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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 location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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)
Four years' experience as an electrical technician, electrician, electrical line worker, or electro-mechanic, performing repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring, power distribution systems, equipment, electronics, and relay control logic, including 2 years' experience performing maintenance of high voltage systems
Full-time related training in a recognized apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
Must possess or be able to acquire a valid California Class A Commercial driver's license
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge
Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the maintenance of traction power equipment and high
Voltage electrical systems, including 750 VDC and up to 34
5 KVAC
Safe operating procedures for entering and working on the mainline and wayside equipment
Desktop operating system and application software including MS DOS, Windows, Windows NT, MS Office, Outlook and other business application software
Abilities
Inspect, install, repair, and maintain traction power equipment
Troubleshoot and repair various electrical components
Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
Safely operate Metro vehicles
Repair or overhaul high voltage circuit breakers and switches
Drive heavy-duty maintenance-support high-rail vehicles (up to and including 10,000 lbs) to any of Metro's rail stations
Use standard electrical and electronic test equipment
Learn, understand, and increase knowledge in other phases of power distribution systems and teach others
Interpret electrical blueprints and schematic diagrams
Apply safety procedures in a hazardous environment
Perform strenuous tasks on occasion
Work at heights up to 125 feet and in tunnels and enclosed areas
Move objects weighing up to 90 pounds
Tolerate outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
Must have normal color vision
Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any and all types of weather conditions
Work may be required in tunnels or on bridges
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
