• Conducts classroom and individualized training on all aspects of equipment repair, testing, and maintenance in the area of trackwork

• Prepares lesson plans, schedules, and testing performance exams

• Provides hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of various components of the rail systems

• Develops and/or revises detailed technical training and testing materials

• Coordinates specialized and developmental training needs with division heads and other management

• Reports to various work locations to provide training and/or technical support to rail maintenance personnel

• Interviews and tests applicants

• Operates shop and field tools and equipment for demonstration purposes related to rail systems

• Reviews, updates, and distributes new manuals and training materials

• Provides orientation to personnel on new equipment, and systems

• Analyzes vendor training materials for accuracy and system compatibility

• Prepares reports and correspondence

• Investigates equipment-related accidents

• Serves as technical expert for troubleshooting maintenance problems

• Provides technical expertise to other department personnel

• Keeps up to date with current technology by attending vendor training sessions

• Develops and assesses safety programs

• Establishes safety guidelines on maintenance procedures

• Accounts for subordinates and personal compliance with all of Metro′s safety rules, polices, and procedures

• 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

• Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of repair and maintenance of track parts, components, and systems

• Safe and proper use of tools and other equipment

• Applicable safety, environmental, and vehicle laws, rules, regulations, and procedures

• Accident investigation

• Development of curricula, learning objectives, and lesson plans

• Applicable business software applications

• Planning, organizing, conducting, and monitoring training of skilled personnel in maintenance and repair of equipment and related systems

• Developing curricula and lesson plans

• Assessing training needs

• Instructing employees

• Analyzing track structures

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Work independently in a highly structured environment

• Operate computers and computer software

• Provide hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment

• Control risks to self, staff, and the public

• Deal tactfully with staff and management as required

• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• Associate′s Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized college or trade school

• Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment OR Three years of relevant full-time experience providing engineering support in rail engineering maintenance OR two years of relevant full-time experience conducting training in the repair and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment

• Valid California Class C Driver License

• Exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards

• Must be able to obtain a valid California Class A Commercial Driver License in order to operate an emergency response (Hi-Rail) equipment

• 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 respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

• Must have normal color vision

• 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

• Typical office situation

• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment

• High noise environment

• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level

• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces

• Work in darkness or with poor lighting

• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles

• Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)

• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity

• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear

• Standing

• Walking (distance 5' to 100')

• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling

• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees

• Pushing and/or pulling

• Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less

• Moderate lifting or carrying 26-50 lbs.

• Heavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs. or more with assistance

• Communicating through speech in the English language required

• Communicating through speech in a non-English language required

• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances

• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)