O&M Technician - Entry Level

Job title: O&M Technician - Entry Level

About the Role The O&M Technician (Entry Level) operates and maintains the AGTS Wayside and related subsystems at the O&M site. With appropriate training, responsibilities include preventive maintenance, corrective repairs on AGTS wayside systems, subsystems, components, and APM vehicles, and learning to recover stalled trains. This role may also involve learning to operate the AGTS System from Central Control.

What You'll Do

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair Central Control computer console, Wayside systems, vehicles and components as assigned.
• Inspect vehicles and related equipment to detect failed or improperly operating equipment.
• Operate trains, doors, guideway switches, and power distribution systems in a manual mode.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic inspections following established procedures or instructions.
• Repair or replace defective parts or equipment using manuals, drawings, specs, and other instructions.
• Support recovery of malfunctioning vehicles from the system as needed.
• Respond to system failures to recover vehicles and restore operation.
• Respond to customer requests in a timely fashion.
• Assist passengers during emergency operations.
• Conduct thorough preventive maintenance checks on vehicles, systems, and subsystems as assigned.
• Achieve and maintain all functional certifications in the assigned area.
• Engage in continuous learning and progression through training programs.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance, operations, manufacturing, transportation, industrial equipment, facilities, or a related technical environment. Internship, apprenticeship, vocational placement, or military technical training may be accepted in place of direct rail experience.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or low-voltage systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of inspection, fault identification, repair, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and basic diagnostic equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, maintenance instructions, checklists, and safety rules.
• Ability to work in depots, workshops, trackside areas, or other active rail environments.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn rail systems, operating rules, and maintenance processes.
• Technical diploma, vocational certificate, or associate degree in maintenance, industrial technology, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or a related field required.
• Relevant certifications such as OSHA, safety training, electrical/mechanical maintenance, or operator qualifications are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Internship, co-op or military training equivalence to direct rail experience is acceptable.
• Additional certifications or hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems are beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting rate $40.89/hour DOE (USD).