Rail MOW Maintainer Lead #2304-288320-01

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The Traction Power Technician Lead will be responsible for leading a group of technicians in the absence of other supervision and leading the group to perform complex and specialized troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repairs of traction power substations and overhead contact system and their associated sub-systems.  The traction power equipment includes, but is not limited to, high voltage AC/DC switch gear, rectifiers, transformers, breakers, and active disconnect devices and interlocks.  The overhead contact system includes, but is not limited to aerial 500mcm wires tensioned at 3000lbs and associated hardware such as poles, fasteners, hangers, arms, insulators, disconnect switches, feeder cables, trolley frogs, and gliders. The Traction Power Technician Lead will provide emergency response and will be called upon to provide support for other areas in regards to light rail service, special events, trolley, and public safety and service.  This position will require working on a rotating on call basis in addition to being subject to being called in at any time 24/7.  The Traction Power Technician Lead must comply with all safety regulations set forth by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT as they apply to CATS Light Rail System.

Must be available to work various shifts; holidays, nights and weekends. 

• This position requires decision-making, leadership, accountability, problem solving, and monitoring of processes, work assignments and material usage. Individual will give input that contributes to performance evaluations of employees to supervisor.
• Requires knowledge of FRA and APTA regulations and standards
• Successful completion of CATS MOW inspection, testing and maintenance training and qualification program
• Ability to formulate ideas and communicate them clearly, in an oral, written and concise manner to various levels of management, staff and customers.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented, efficient and able to work independently, taking the lead on certain assigned projects.
• Must have a pleasant manner and the ability to work well with all staff members and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a diverse environment and work with minimal supervision are essential.
• Capability to learn new tasks and to provide support to other staff members.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Capable of working extra hours whenever necessary
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

This position is considered a security and Safety Sensitive position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FTA guidelines as well as all procedures and guidelines in alignment with the City of Charlotte and CATS Drug and Alcohol Policies

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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