RailEquipmentTechIII

SALARY $32.503 - $51.083 POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of Equipment Engineers, performs a range of senior level technician assignments. Prepares specifications and interprets them during the design and construction phases of new equipment or during overhaul/rehabilitation and monitors and inspects rail cars to insure adherence to specifications. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES •        Visits various manufacturers’ plants for prolonged periods of time and inspects rail cars, equipment and component parts to determine if they are satisfactory and in compliance with specifications. Duties include: o       Inspects various vehicle assembly and testing processes o       Performs quality audits o       Performs final inspection of vehicles before the vehicles are sent to CTA o       Communicates with the vendor, CTA’s Site Manager and CTA Equipment Engineers as necessary to resolve any pertinent issues that arise at the manufacturing facility o       Performs senior level technician trouble shooting and repairs •        Assists in the development and preparation of specifications for passenger vehicles and major subsystem equipment. •        Assists vehicle maintenance and training personnel at Authority field locations when new vehicle or equipment is received. •        May perform campaign modifications to rail subsystems. •        Maintains a familiarity with all rail car equipment utilized by the Authority, as well as the current technology relative to vehicle equipment, machinery and tools used in the Equipment Engineering Section to ensure that proper maintenance is performed by employees on all equipment. •        Performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title •        None CHALLENGES •        Being away from home for extended periods of time. •        Keeping an even temper when confronted by persons who disagree with you or your actions on the job. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS •