Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
TRACTION POWER INSPECTOR
Pay Grade A31
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, performs preventive and corrective maintenance to high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment and traction power substations, overhead catenary, and contact rail systems in support of a major rail rapid transit system. |
Classification Characteristics
Traction Power Inspector is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Traction Power Inspector Leader (ATU) in that a Traction Power Inspector performs preventive and corrective maintenance and inspection of traction power substations, overhead catenary, and contact rail systems while a Traction Power Inspector Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Traction Power Inspectors and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Traction Power Inspector Leader communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintains accountability for the safety of assigned employees.
Differs from Signal Inspector in that Traction Power Inspector performs work on the system to provide power to move trains, while Signal Inspector works on equipment and systems controlling train movement. Differs from Track Inspector in that Traction Power Inspector performs work on the system to provide power to move the trains, while the Track Inspector works on track ballast and the rails on which the trains move. |
Supervised by: Rail Traction Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-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
- Performs inspection, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of electrical power apparatus, including but not limited to, distribution systems, overhead catenary system, contact rail, transformers, rectifiers, power conversion equipment, high voltage AC and DC switch gear, high and low tension circuit breakers, and auxiliary equipment
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Inspects overhead contact wire for gauge and integrity
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Maintains, repairs, and replaces overhead contact wire and all related parts and devices
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Responds to equipment failure, determines the cause, and restores equipment to service
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Performs complex wiring and utilization of conduits
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Participates in electrolysis testing
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Assists in emergency by-pass procedures and/or actuates alternative power routes during emergencies
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Reads, interprets, and makes corrections to electrical blueprints
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Drives maintenance vehicles and transports tools and testing equipment to various locations along the rail line
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the maintenance of traction power equipment and high
- Voltage electrical systems, including 750 VDC and up to 34
- 5 KVAC
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Safe operating procedures for entering and working on the mainline and wayside equipment
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Desktop operating system and application software including MS DOS, Windows, Windows NT, MS Office, Outlook and other business application software
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Ability to:
- Inspect, install, repair, and maintain traction power equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair various electrical components
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Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
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Safely operate Metro vehicles
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Repair or overhaul high voltage circuit breakers and switches
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Drive heavy-duty maintenance-support high-rail vehicles (up to and including 10,000 lbs) to any of Metro’s rail stations
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Use standard electrical and electronic test equipment
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Learn, understand, and increase knowledge in other phases of power distribution systems and teach others
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Interpret electrical blueprints and schematic diagrams
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Apply safety procedures in a hazardous environment
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Perform strenuous tasks on occasion
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Work at heights up to 125 feet and in tunnels and enclosed areas
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Move objects weighing up to 90 pounds
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Tolerate outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
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Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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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 TRACTION POWER INSPECTOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Four years’ experience as an electrical technician, electrician, electrical line worker, or electro-mechanic, performing repair, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring, power distribution systems, equipment, electronics, and relay control logic, including 2 years’ experience performing maintenance of high voltage systems
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Full-time related training in a recognized apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
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Must possess or be able to acquire a valid California Class A Commercial driver’s license
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Special Conditions
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Must have normal color vision
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Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any and all types of weather conditions
- Work may be required in tunnels or on bridges
- 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: 4/24/1995
Date Last Revised: 11/5/2015 4:07:46 PM
ATU: 0766A