Date posted
January 31, 2025
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Transportation
Job Location
Jacksonville, FL
Working Hours
40+
Position title
Maintenance Technician - Skyway - JTA
Description
Under the direction of the Skyway Maintenance Supervisor, the Skyway Technician performs daily inspections, testing, diagnostic analysis and maintenance of the Skyway vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and replace various types of components/units as required on Skyway vehicles and equipment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical units, including but not limited to diagnosing, removing and replacing electrical/electronic components and making wiring repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on Skyway vehicles; complete records and paperwork required for work performed.
- Stay current on Skyway Training.
- Conform with and abide by all regulations, JTA policies, work procedures, and instructions.
- Conform to all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.
- Perform other related work or duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate of Arts/Sciences degree in digital electronic technology, or in a closely related field, from an accredited college or university; or technical training in a digital electronic technology or a closely related field.
- Possess HVAC 608 certification.
- Two (2) years of hands-on experience troubleshooting/repairing electronic and mechanical systems.
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree.
- Prior or current Skyway Technician Experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms, methods and procedures for the repair.
- Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and electromechanical yard control and train control equipment.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting yard control and train control equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the transit system.
- Skill locating, defining, and repairing defects in a wide variety of general or specialized transit equipment.
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, manuals, and work orders.
- Ability to operate drill presses, grinders, presses, and similar shop equipment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Education
Some college (2 years or Associate's Degree).
About JTA
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Employees who require a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify JTA in advance to allow sufficient time for JTA to provide the accommodation.