Automatic Train Control Technician

job description

this job opening is being used to fill current and future vacant positions in this classification at various shifts, locations and assigned days off. Order of preference: the selection for maintenance and construction is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: maintenance and construction district, system-wide (l689), authority-wide and external candidates, respectively.

• high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (ged)
• satisfactory completion of an acceptable vocational school and/or training course in basic electronics and electro-mechanics.

twelve (12) months following the achievement of a particular grade level (i.e. Grades d, c, b, a and aa), an incumbent will only advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed all required written or practical tests, acquired all required certifications and has met acceptable fitness for duty, work record and is able to demonstrate all job performance requirements.

• level d
  • entry level – mechanic helper – no experience required
• level c
  • must have one (1) year of experience as a mechanic helper or related role
• level b
  • must have one (1) year of experience as a mechanic c or related role
• level a
  • must have one (1) year of experience as a mechanic b or related role
• level aa
  • must have one (1) year of experience as a mechanic a or related role

• valid district of columbia, maryland, or virginia motor vehicle operator's permit
• must be able to obtain and maintain a level ii roadway worker protection (rwp) certificate
• must pass authority's formal atc training

• vocational or technical training in an accredited electronic/electro-mechanical course (such as stem courses or military course)

• us army: 14-air defense, 15-aviation, 25- communication, 91-mechanical, 94- electronic
• us air force: 3d- cyberspace support 2a- aerospace maintenance, 2w- munitions and weapons
• us marines: 06- communication, 21- ground ordnance, 28- ground electronic, 59- aviation, 60- aircraft maintenance , 63- avionics
• us navy: at- aviation electronic tech, ctm- cryptologic tech, et- electronics tech, fc- fire control man, ft- fire control tech, gse- gas turbine electrical, ic- interior communication, sts- sonar tech submarine

satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

in accordance with the washington metropolitan area transit authority's continuity of operations plan (coop) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

the mechanic automatic train control (atc) supports a 24 hour/7 day a week metrorail system, which may include hazardous areas such as wayside, tunnels and/or equipment rooms while rail service is underway. Incumbents respond to emergencies and perform routine maintenance and/or corrective repairs on atc assets. The incumbent troubleshoots, maintains, installs and modifies mechanical, electrical, electronic, computerized and electro-mechanical yard and train control specialized and related devices and equipment;

and maintains a documented records of all work performed.

at each successive grade level of this job (i.e. Grades d, c, b, a and aa), the incumbent is expected to demonstrate increased, distinguishing levels of proficiency and efficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities when performing the assigned duties and essential functions described in this job description.

• performs preventive and unscheduled repairs, inspections, cleaning, testing, lubrication, adjustments and proper maintenance using tcr book of plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, operations manuals, regulatory codes and manufacturers' maintenance instructions and uses specific types of atc electronic test equipment and other…