Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
SR RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (TRACTION POWER)
Pay Grade C05
Basic Function
| To provide training in the maintenance and repair of traction power and oversee the activities of the equipment maintenance instruction function in rail operations. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Director, Wayside Systems
Supervises: Rail Equipment Maintenance Instructor (Traction Power); Traction Power 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
- Plans and coordinates training classes
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Conducts training classes on shop equipment, Wayside equipment, and Metro’s computer systems, as required
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Develops, implements, and maintains training schedules
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Ensures all training provided is documented on employees' personnel records
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Confers with management to determine training needs assessment for equipment maintenance personnel
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Reviews and edits training manuals, illustarted parts catalogs, maintenance manuals, and operating manuals, as required
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Oversees the development of new training programs to ensure technological changes are incorporated into curriculum
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Ensures mandated programs such as EPA and AQMD, or FRA and CPUC are implemented and employee training, certifications, or yearly permits are up-to-date
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Attends out-of-the-area meetings as Metro’s representative
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Stays current on new and evolving equipment and procedures and ensures subordinate staff is properly trained
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Testifies as expert technical witness at selected trials and hearings
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Reviews and directs Equipment Manufacturer Training Programs or vendor provided training for use at divisions
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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
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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:
- Theories, principles, and practices of equipment maintenance, wayside traction power systems, technical training, and planning
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Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing wayside traction power systems
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Wayside traction power systems inspection, and configuration audit inspections
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Principles of supervision
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Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and administer equipment maintenance training programs
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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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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
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Determine strategies to achieve goals
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Plan financial and staffing needs
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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Compile and analyze complex data
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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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Supervise subordinate staff
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the SR RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (TRACTION POWER) position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Associate's degree - Business Administration or other related field
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5 years' experience developing and conducting training in traction power systems and equipmentmaintenance
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Valid California Class C driver 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
- Must be able to obtain a Class A drivers license
- 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
- Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 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: 2/23/2015 11:08:58 AM
Date Last Revised: 2/23/2015 11:08:58 AM
AFSCME: 7233C