Maintainer (Electrician), Power & Signals - Union 90%=$33.99/hr.

This position will be posted from September 3, 2024 to September 16, 2024 by 4:00 pm.Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all of the required knowledge.Please check your spam or clutter for any emails regarding this selection process.Position PurposeThe position of Maintainer is responsible for maintaining all electrical, signal, power distribution and HVAC facilities of PATCO. These include, but are not limited to, all station and shop lighting, substations, rail switch machines, rail transit signal systems, motor generators, third rail, all high and low voltage equipment, all electro/mechanical equipment, and all HVAC equipment.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe individual for this position performs all functions related to construction and/or maintenance on electrical facilities such as station platforms, station buildings, station roofs, tunnels, bridges, substation buildings, pole lines, railway signal systems, shop facilities in or about the right of way on both high voltage and low voltage equipment.The individual for this position is responsible for maintaining equipment which operates on both DC and AC voltages, with voltage ranging from 110 volts to 69,000 volts AC and 800 volts DC.The individual for this position will perform snow shoveling/pushing for all facilities of PATCO as necessary.Must be able to work a variety of schedules, including evening, night and/or weekend work and holidays as needed.Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesThe individual must demonstrate the ability to organize, and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.The individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate group presentation skills.The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/ARequiredEducation and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably from a vocational school.Three (3) years’ experience as a journey person electrician working on high and low voltage facilities, complete with a full awareness of the hazards and safety precautions for work around high voltages. Must be able to proficiently read and interpret blue-prints and other construction drawings.Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all the required knowledge.Must be able to operate the necessary test equipment to perform all the maintenance and construction activities on the above referenced facilities.This position requires training and qualification by the Power & Signals Department to operate or pilot maintenance of way equipment on the mainline or yard tracks.This position requires a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with air brakes from the state of New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware. Applicants who lack the appropriate CDL at the time of application, but who otherwise are deemed qualified for the position may be considered. If the selected candidate does not have the appropriate CDL at the time of selection, he or she must obtain said CDL within the orientation period. Failure to provide proof of the CDL, which is required to perform the essential duties of the job, for any reason within six (6) months from the candidate’s date of hire will result in the immediate termination of employment. Note that the DRPA/PATCO will provide the formal CDL training resources during the candidate’s initial six months of employment. PreferredExperience in railroad or transit signal maintenance, and/or construction with a Class 1 railroad, transit property or contractor.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Individuals in this position require a full range of physical motion and the ability to lift heavy loads: equipment and material components in excess of one hundred (100) pounds (100 pounds in a single person lift and 200 pounds in a two person lift). Must be able to climb ladders, including but not limited to rung and step ladders. This position requires the incumbent to be able to walk, stoop, bend, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps, and ladders, etc. The employee must have normal day and nighttime vision, corrected or uncorrected, and have normal hearing, with or without device. The employee must be able to withstand heights of over 150 feet. The employee must be able to climb up and down transit car(s) with a step height of as much as three (3) feet, lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear third rail by stepping over same, and perform in a confined space, i.e., electrical manhole.Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of lighting and weather conditions including but not limited to heat, sun, rain, snow and ice. Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, dust masks and respirators are provided to protect against the elements such as chemical splashing, airborne debris, toxic fumes, and sustained loud or high pitch noises that are encountered in the railroad environment. Hearing protection will be issued when appropriate, and whereas, the wearing of such protection does not pose a safety risk to the employee during the performance of the essential job functions.Please check your spam or clutter for any emails regarding this selection process.EEO/AA/DVM