Vehicle Electrical Maintainer - Specialist (0840) - Rail Vehicles (Rail exp. not required)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

$83K — $92K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; formal technical education preferred.
  • Experience in electronics troubleshooting and component-level repair is essential.
  • Proficient in schematic interpretation and diagnostic testing.
  • Required to possess all necessary tools and equipment as specified in the job description.
  • Must pass written qualification tests including advanced electricity and basic math.
  • Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, analyze, diagnose, and repair rail vehicle systems including electronic and electrical components.
  • Perform circuit analysis with diagnostic test equipment to assess repair needs.
  • Conduct intermediate and permanent repairs, ensuring safety in high voltage environments.
  • Troubleshoot to the component level to minimize vehicle out-of-service time.
  • Use technical documents and manuals to maintain and manage tools and equipment effectively.
  • Interpret circuit diagrams and specifications to identify system issues.
  • Analyze waveforms and charts to determine system integrity and serviceability.
  • Understand and repair controller-based systems, performing data analysis for fault identification.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with minimal employee premiums.
  • Participation in a defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation plan for retirement security.
  • Generous vacation time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Access to wellness programs for overall employee health.
  • Tuition reimbursement options to support education and career growth.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to assist with student loan management.
  • Free SEPTA Transportation Pass for unlimited access to services.
Full Job Description
(Please note: Rail Vehicle Maintenance experience is not required for this position) We are seeking candidates for the position of Vehicle Electrical Maintainer - Specialist (0840) - Rail Vehicles (Rail exp. not required) in our Rail Vehicle Maintenance Shops. Compensation Data -for SEPTA City Transit Division: $40.03/hr. (Increase to $44.48hr. after 12 months) -for SEPTA Suburban Transit Division: $39.04hr. (Increase to $43.38/hr. after 12 months) (Note, Candidate Division selection will be based on the needs of SEPTA) OVERALL DESCRIPTION As an experienced electronic specialist, inspects, analyzes, diagnoses, rates, and repairs rail vehicle systems including electronic, electrical pneumatic, hydraulic and auxiliary and HVAC systems. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES 1. To be proficient in the inspection, analysis, diagnosis, rating, and repair of rail vehicles. System types within these rail vehicles include, but are not limited to: electronic, electrical pneumatic, hydraulic and auxiliary and HVAC systems. 2. Inspects, tests, and performs circuit analysis with appropriate diagnostic test equipment, to determine the level of, or extent of repair, to return failed unit to a serviceable. Diagnostic test equipment to include, but not limited to: OHM meters, DMM's volt/amp meters, milliohm meters, HI-POT, proprietary test fixtures and PTU's (Portable Test Unit), soldering irons, component removal and vehicle rating equipment. 3. Makes intermediate and permanent repairs to vehicles and/or equipment; ability to work independently, within a high voltage environment, to complete assigned tasks safely and within manufactures specification. 4. Troubleshoots to component level effectively. Identifies, isolates and performs required repairs, in a timely manner so as to minimize unit out of service period. 5. Works from technical documents, specifications, drawings, schematics, special instructions parts and repair manuals; obtains and maintains material tools, instruments, and equipment. 6. Interprets circuit configurations, software and hardware diagrams, and technical specifications to successfully identify failed or intermittent vehicle systems. 7. Analyzes and interprets waveforms, graphs and charts to establish, within engineering and manufactures specifications, the overall integrity and serviceability of a suspect system. 8. Experienced in the understanding and repair of controller-based systems, ability to interpret software schematics and application programming logic. Performs system analysis and data dumps to portable and desktop computers for the purpose of interpreting system faults. 9. Performs emergency duties as assigned operates vehicles in, shop and/or other specified location. Works with appropriate hand tools to accomplish all assigned tasks. 10. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE - Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must satisfactorily complete performance tests as required by the labor agreement. - Formal education should include two-year technical school (additional relevant experience above what is detailed below) may be considered in lieu of technical training. - Demonstrated practical experience should include 2+ Years of a work history of Electronics Troubleshooting and repair to component level, schematic interpretation, diagnostic testing, circuit analysis, soldering skills, and the use of computer systems (all relevant experience will be considered). - Position requires employee to obtain and possess all tools and equipment identified in the job description. - Must satisfactorily complete written qualification tests as follows: advanced electricity, basic math, hand tools, schematics. - Must possess valid driver's license. Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits! • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums. • Retirement Security - Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future. • Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones. • Employee Wellness - Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. • Invest in Your Growth - We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement. • Student Loan Assistance - Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt. • Free Travel Perks - Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services! Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community! Join the Best in Transit! Apply Today Click Apply Now and take the next step in your engineering career with SEPTA! Have Questions? For more information, please visit How We Hire Careers Page.

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