Pay Range:$32.43 - $37.07

Pay Per Hour:

$32.43Supervisory Organization:Mgr Track & ROW

Country:

United States of America

Address:

3021 OAK LANE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75226

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

07 - Skilled Craft (EEO-4-United States of America), 7A - Skilled Craft Workers (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded tracks, switches/turnouts, and other track right-of-way components for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Ways, Structures & Amenities Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diagnose and repair rails, tracks, special track work, direct fixation track work, and/or other related rail services.Perform track inspections.Oversee the operation of track maintenance equipment and tools.Maintain material usage, production logs, and work order system.Per DART standards, perform track work tests and evaluations as required to comply with reliability, maintainability, and safety criteria.Maintain proper communication with Rail Operation Control while on duty.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

Associate degree from an accredited college or university or a certification from an accredited technical program in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective track maintenance and repairs on a Class I railroad or on an electrified rail transit system and/or construction experience working heavy construction maintenance/equipment, and/or related fields.Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.Must have a valid Drivers License Class-C, and be able to obtain a Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class-A Restricted within 90 days of employment; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination, including a drug screen, to operate DART revenue and non-revenue vehicles. Incumbents are subject to federal testing regulations for safety-sensitive positions, which include random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.Proficiency with personal computer (PC) and software applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).Must work in a safe manner and a constant state of alertness.Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture.Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.Ability to make decisions without guidance from others and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established.Must have excellent customer service skills and interact effectively with a diverse customer population under pressure.Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.Must be able to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure efficient operations, promote safety, and respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work-related/required technical manuals, safety rules, and regulations.Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability. May be required to travel to multiple work locations.Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time. Lift objects weighing up to seventy - (70) pounds, such as tools, equipment, and parts. Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces.Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50 lbs, such as hand tools, portable shop test equipment for testing, and other required equipment to perform your job functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment with potential exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. Work could involve unpleasant working conditions such as working near fast moving trains, dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities. All incumbent exposures will be controlled through adhering to policies and procedures, which include safety precautions, regulations and the use of personal protective equipment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.