Lead Technician

Description

• Perform thorough preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines; make routine mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Check and replenish consumables such as wiper fluid and sand.
• Regularly carry weight up to 75 pounds to a distance up to 100 feet.
• Supervise, mentor and train Technicians and Service Maintainers.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Perform diagnostic, troubleshooting and repair of electronic destination signage, PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found on transit vehicles.
• Regularly lay on back for extended periods of time.
• Use test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, multimeter, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and portable test units.
• Perform vehicle recovery duties including towing/pushing disabled vehicles; assist with re-railing of cars, as necessary, move cars around the yard and shop.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including work orders and inspections.
• Regularly reach overhead while holding tools.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.
• Tag and document defective parts.
• Clean exterior of streetcars by hand washing and steam cleaning, using a variety of solvents, soaps, cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of track, switch, TWC and TPSS.
• Troubleshoot systems and locate causes of electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.
• Check and inspect the condition of Streetcars; report and repair defects such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
• Regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.

Requirements

• Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of fare collection systems, electronic destination signage, PA systems, electronic displays and other electronic systems typically found in transit vehicles.
• Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with MS Office products and maintenance information systems.
• Skill in the use of electronic schematics, portable test units and diagnostic software.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, repair methods, standards and practices.
• Skill in performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and safety/preventive maintenance inspections.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written directions; ability to read, understand, and apply technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals.
• Work in a confined access/space environment with a height of 12 inches and a width of 24 inches.
• Skill in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems.
• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Regularly lift weight up to 75 pounds to a height of up to 56 inches.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
• Must be able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
• Skill in using test and shop equipment and tools, parts and supply manuals.
• Regularly grasp or squeeze with forces up to 40 pounds.
• Skill communicating orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Streetcar Yard Operation certification.
• Skill in implementing preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electronics including digital and analog systems.
• Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Experience with Streetcar and/or PLC systems, is required.
• Ability to read, understand and apply technical information from service manuals.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Knowledge of general shop safety procedures.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises on a daily basis.
• Experience in the diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electronic propulsion systems.

Benefits

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance