Journeyman Plant Maintenance Mechanic

About Maintenance – Work behind the scenes with some of TriMet's greatest heroes.  Our maintenance experts are vital to ensuring TriMet continues to deliver the excellent service our region expects.  Maybe you enjoy working with tools in the field rather than being glued to a cube.  Or perhaps the thought of solving a complex issue no one else has been able to before appeals to you even more.  You'll work across divisions to keep the wheels turning, keep our Max vehicles running, and keep our customers' expectations high. 

Under minimum supervision, perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work relating to TriMet facilities and equipment.

 

1.  Maintain and repair fixed and right-of-way building systems, equipment, and structures.    

2.  Maintain and repair station platforms, transit centers, park and ride lots, various right-of-way items and TriMet system amenities and equipment.    

3.  Coordinate work with other agencies (city, county, state, and federal) and outside contractors relating to areas of responsibility.    

4.  Document, review, track, and update maintenance policies and procedures as they relate to areas of responsibility.    

5.  Establish parts and equipment stock with Stores Department and various vendors.    

6.  Assist with various emergency situations including rerailing operations.    

7.  Test, repair and replace backflow prevention devices.    

8.  Perform other duties as required.

 

High school diploma or equivalent.     

Five years at a journeyman level in the maintenance, repair and alterations of electrical and mechanical equipment relating to the buildings and machine maintenance trade; or completion of TriMet's Plant Maintenance Mechanic apprentice program. 

Possession, at a minimum, of a State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician's License 

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Oregon Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) or State of Washington equivalent, and a DOT medical card.      

Ability to work assigned consecutive 5-day shift, and report to any TriMet Maintenance Facility throughout the Portland-Metro region.

Ability to pass required physical examination with drug screen, and meet the physical activity requirements of the job, including routine standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, fine hand and finger manipulations, balancing, lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty-five (65) pounds. 

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.     

Upon verification of prior experience, applicant must pass a qualifying examination related to the selection criteria.


 

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret plans, drawings, sketches, blueprints, and troubleshoot from technical manuals and schematic diagrams.      

Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory, plumbing, equipment and building related systems.      

Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with the District's Safety Rules, Policies, Operation's Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, as well as various governmental agency codes.      

Demonstrated ability to operate the District's radio and telephone communication system, including but not limited to mobile phones and computers, in compliance with the regulations and procedures.      

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.      

Ability to troubleshoot and repair various shop and wayside equipment, including but not limited to wheel truing machines, vehicle and equipment lifts, wash racks, lathes, compressors and other motors and pumps.    

Ability to operate various equipment including but not limited to:  motor vehicles, manlifts, forklifts, various metal and wood fabrication equipment.      

Ability to work in deep underground tunnels and passageways and at high elevations (rooftops, building walls).      

Ability to walk on irregular surfaces and work in tight confined right-of-ways with high speed trains.      

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.      

Ability to work weekend, graveyard, swing, or day shifts and attend work on a regular basis.     

Ability to successfully complete certification and recertification training as appropriate.      

Ability to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 Type of Position/Grade/FLSA:
Union, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time, Minimum starting wage: $32.32 per hour.  Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.

"This Posting is open to current non-union TriMet employees and external applicants only."


Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1.  Application Review/Cover Letter & Resume
2.  Driving Record Review/Education Verification
3.  Assessment
4.  Panel Interview
5.  Criminal Background/Reference Check
6.  Drug Screening
7.  Medical Examination


Supplemental Information:  
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
 
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

 If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
 
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.