Mechanic D- Electrical Maint & Test Technician
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)
Performs electrical testing, maintenance, and repairs on WMATA rail power systems
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Planning
Consulting
Technical Services
Transportation Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Government
Real Estate
Safety
Accessibility
System Maintenance
Rail Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
equipment installation
trouble response
maintenance reporting
technical assistance
electrical testing
breaker switching
- Perfoms speialized equipment installations and modifications to include: start-up and acceptance testing of power equipment such as UPS systems, remote transmission units, emergency batteries and substation electrical switchgear by implementing Engineering Modification Instructions (EMIs) and Maintenance Service and Testing Instructions, to ensure the rail traction power system is in a state of good repair and all installations or modifications are conducted to Authority and manufacturerÂżs standards.
- Responds to electrical trouble reports, determines problem(s) and repairs/restores equipment to service. Responds immediately to emergency problems and performs the switching of electrical breakers when necessary, to ensure revenue service is restored safely and efficiently.
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Completes required documentation and reports for the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems by using the proper forms, tags or inputting data into the Maintenance Management Information System. Requisitions parts from the supply room, to ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance work and necessary parts are ordered to complete assigned duties.
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
- Attends on-the-job and formal training classes. Assists higher classified Electrical Maintenance Test Technicians in their assignments, and lends technical assistance to Electrical Maintenance Test Technicians in lower classifications, to prepare incumbent to perform necessary maintenance activities safely and efficiently and provide support to higher job levels, to gain in field knowledge of various maintenance activities and/or provide opportunities for lower level jobs to gain field knowledge.
- Performs maintenance on the electrical distribution system through the performance of: highly skilled electrical testing and calibration (such as insulation resistance, high potential, power factor, transformer turns ratio, winding resistance insulating liquid, gas analysis, contact resistance, travel analysis, protective relays, infrared inspection, circuit breaker inspection and related electrical tests). The scope requires switching of Traction Power and Passenger Station high voltage breakers, DC track feeder breakers and AC drawout breakers; and removing, replacing or repairing of defective components, to ensure the rail traction power system is in a state of good repair and in accordance with Authority standards, safety regulations, basic lighting standards, electrical testing standards and high voltage safety standards and practices.
What you bring
motor permit
electrical apprenticeship
6 years
high school
background check
medical exam
- Valid District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator's permit
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited vocational school and/or training program in electrical/electro-mechanical work or electrical apprenticeship training from an established trade union or power utility company
- A minimum of six (6) years as a mechanical electrical maintenance and test technician, or related experience
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Level AA
- High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate (GED)
- Level D (Helper)
- Level B
- Level C
- In lieu of the training program, completion of a electrical apprenticeship experience
- A minimum of four (4) years as a mechanical electrical maintenance and test technician, or related experience
- A minimum of two (2) years as a mechanical electrical maintenance and test technician, or related experience
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- A minimum of three (3) years as a mechanical electrical maintenance and test technician, or related experience
- A minimum of five (5) years as a mechanical electrical maintenance and test technician, or related experience
- Personal interview
Information not given or found
Interview process
- skills and/or behavioral assessment
- personal interview
- verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
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Security clearance- criminal background check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- review of a current motor vehicle report
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Company
Overview
Founded 1967
Year Established
The year the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was created.
90 Stations
Metrorail Stops
Number of stations across the extensive rail network.
100 Miles
Track Network
Total length of Metrorail tracks spanning the region.
- WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
- It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
- The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
- MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
- WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
- A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
- Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.
- Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
- Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
- Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
- Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
- Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
- Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
- Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
- Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
- Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
- Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service
7.37b Cost
Zero-Emission Transition Cost
Total lifecycle cost for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet through FY 2055.
35,000 Vehicles
Equivalent Energy Savings
Annual energy savings from the Energy Action Plan, equivalent to removing 35,000 vehicles from the roads.
65m Investment
Energy Action Plan Funding
Total investment in the FY 2025 Energy Action Plan, aiming for significant annual energy and operational savings.
2m Savings
Annual Lighting Savings
Annual savings from Philips LED lighting retrofit since 2013.
- Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
- Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
- Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
- Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
- Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
- Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
- Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction
42% Female
Employee Diversity
Approximately 42% of the workforce consists of female employees, as reported on LinkedIn.
- Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
- Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
- Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
- Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
- Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
- Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.
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