Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (TRACK)
Pay Grade C04
Basic Function
| To provide training in the maintenance and repair of track work and other related equipment. |
Classification Characteristics
| To provide training in the maintenance and repair of track work and other related equipment. |
Supervised by: Director, Wayside Systems
Supervises: Track Inspector Leader; Track Inspector
FLSA: Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts classroom and individualized training on all aspects of equipment repair, testing and maintenance in the area of trackwork
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Prepares lesson plans, schedules, and testing performance exams
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Provides hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of various components of the rail systems
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Develops detailed technical training and testing materials
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Coordinates specialized training needs with division heads
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Reports to various work locations to provide training and/or technical support to rail maintenance personnel
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Keeps abreast with current technology by attending vendortraining sessions
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Establishes safety guidelines on maintenance procedures
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Interviews and tests applicants
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Operates shop and field tools and equipment for demonstration purposes related to rail systems
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Reviews, updates, and distributes new manuals and training materials
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Provides orientation to personnel on new equipment, and systems
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Analyzes vendor training materials for accuracy and system compatibility
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Prepares reports and correspondence
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Investigates equipment-related accidents
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Serves as technical expert for troubleshooting maintenance problems
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Develops and assesses safety programs
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Provides technical expertise to other department personnel
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Supervises subordinate staff
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Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro’s safety rules, polices, and procedures
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Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, and practices of repair and maintenance of track parts, components and systems
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Safe and proper use of tools and other equipment
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Applicable safety, environmental, and vehicle laws, rules, and regulations
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Accident investigation
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Development of curricula, learning objectives, and lesson plans
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Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and monitor training of skilled personnel in maintenance and repair of equipment and related systems
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Obtain a California Class "A" driver license
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Operate computers and computer software
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Assess training needs
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Develop lesson plans
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Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (TRACK) position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Associate's degree in related field or equivalent training from a recognized college or trade school
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3 years' experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment OR 3 years full-time experience providing engineering support in rail engineering maintenance OR 2 years full-time experience conducting training in the repair and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment
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Valid California Class C driver's license
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Experience as outlined above may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
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Special Conditions
- Exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards
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Must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license in order to operate an emergency response (Hi-Rail) equipment
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Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear "including but not limited" to respiratos and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Must have normal color vision
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
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| Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. |
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 6/23/2014 11:25:28 AM
Date Last Revised: 8/15/2014
AFSCME: 7227B