Date posted
January 31, 2025

Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Transportation
Job Location
Jacksonville, FL
Working Hours
40+
How to Apply
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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.

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