Light Rail Signal Maintainer
 Application Information
Posted: July 09, 2007; Open until filled.
*This job bulletin may be closed any time after ten (10) days from the date of issuance if sufficient qualified applications are received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important: Each completed application must include answers to the Supplemental Questions listed below. Applications without the required supplement will be rejected. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of answers to the questions.
The Position
Monthly Salary Range: $5,345.67 (Step 1) - $6,466.16 (Step 5)
(Position is typically filled at Step 1.)
Under general supervision, the Light Rail Signal Maintainer performs complex and varied advanced, journey- level duties in the maintenance and repair of signaling and rail safety systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware, software and network devices, ticket vending equipment controllers and network devices, and other electrical equipment. This is a Safety Sensitive Position and may require work at irregular hours and subject to being on call 24 hours a day.
Minimum Qualifications
Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through:
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Completion of a two year program at a recognized academic, trade or vocational school or completion of an apprenticeship in the trade;
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Three years of journey-level experience in the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and communications systems; and
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Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
Knowledge of
Theories, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic, supervisory control and communications systems, and devices applicable to a light rail system; Practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of signal and safety systems; laws, ordinances and regulations governing electrical construction; network communications principles and standard communication hardware and devices, including servers, hubs, routers, switches, controllers, fiber optics and related equipment, multiplexors and modems; communications network standards, protocols and wiring schemes; standard test devices and electronic tools.
Ability to
Read and interpret plans, specifications, blue prints, schematics, and manuals; use electronic and electrical test equipment, tools, and materials to test, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of equipment, machinery, devices and systems safely and efficiently; adapt established practices, procedures, and principles of electronic and electrical circuitry to particular problems, conditions and service needs; prepare accurate and complete reports and records of work performed; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; perform physical labor; provide lead work direction and train others in work to be performed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
Examination
The examination will include one or more of the following parts: application appraisal, application review, supplemental screening, written test, leaderless group discussion, in-basket examination, and/or oral test.
VTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any applicant requiring special assistance for testing should notify the Personnel Department if accommodation is required. Documentation will be required for those requesting accommodation.
Applicants for employment must be willing to be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining “Summary Criminal History Conviction Information” from State and Federal record agencies.
In accordance with federal regulation 49 CFR PART 40.25, VTA is required to obtain all information regarding any positive drug test results, any alcohol test results of .04 or above, any refusal to test, and any records of evaluation and/or treatment resulting from such tests from current, previous, and potential employers for the past two years.
You will be required to complete and sign a “Drug and Alcohol Background Check Consent Form” if you are offered this position.
Supplemental Questions
Please provide written responses to the questions below and attach to your application. (Note: experience with fiber optics and networking is not absolutely required.)
- Describe in detail your educational experience in the trade and how it directly relates to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Describe your experience in troubleshooting electronic equipment. Specify if this was down to the component level.
- Describe your experience with electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance and repair of light and heavy rail signal systems, crossing gates, fare machines, communication systems, audio/video equipment, wheelchair lifts, track switch machines and various lighting systems.
- Describe your experience with fiber optics and networking.
Benefits
VTA offers a generous benefit package including: vision care, a choice of health plans, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, life insurance, membership in the Public Employees Retirement System, and liberal holiday, vacation, and sick leave. A credit union, deferred compensation, and income protection are also available to employees at their option.
VTA contributes to the Public Employees Retirement System for the 2% at 55 Plan; and pays the employee’s regular contribution of approximately 7%. The 7% contribution can be refunded to an employee who resigns prior to retirement.
Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee’s bi-weekly salary.
As a condition of employment, each employee in this class must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of union membership dues or a service fee.
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Application Information
The recruitment for positions may close any time after 10 days from the
date a job is posted if sufficient applications from qualified applicants are
received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as
possible.
Download a Job Application:
Job applications will not be accepted on line. They must be printed, signed, and delivered to the Human Resources Department.
If you are unable to print the VTA Employment Application, or you can not
view the Job Bulletins from this website, you may request applications
and/or copies of the bulletins by calling (408) 321-5575 or by emailing us
at Personnel@vta.org.
You may also obtain Employment Applications and/or Job Bulletins by mail or
by picking them up at:
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
Human Resources Department - Building B
San Jose, California 95134-1927
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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