Description

Salary $47.95 - $59.82 Hourly

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 05/13/2026

Closing Date 5/14/2026 7:24 AM Pacific

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit ATU

Max Number of Applicants 75

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, performs complex and specialized troubleshooting and preventive and corrective maintenance of rail transit vehicles.

Application cut-off: Please be aware that only the first 75 applicants will be guaranteed consideration for this position. Be sure to submit your application promptly as the bulletin will close once 75 applications are received.

Recruitment Timelines: Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

        Performs journey-level diagnosis of rail vehicle malfunctions, determines the probable cause, and makes the necessary repairs to the rail car systems and subsystems, including propulsion, traction motors, brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, communications equipment, and all other related electromechanical components

        Moves cars with emergency equipment in shops, yards, and on the main lines

        Conducts operational inspections and repairs, removes, and replaces dysfunctional components of the vehicles

        Performs acceptance testing and pre-service preparations on newly acquired and overhauled light and heavy rail vehicles

        Responds to system emergencies and equipment failure, and renders remedial action to return the rail vehicle to the maintenance shop and yards

        Overhauls and maintains traction power motors

        Utilizes test equipment, schematics, and drawings to support vehicle maintenance and repairs

        Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

(AS)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm 

(Closed Sun & Mon) 

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        Associate's degree - Electronics Technology and 2 years' journey-level electromechanical experience; OR Certificate of completion in Electronics from an accredited trade or vocation school and 2 years' journey-level electromechanical experience; OR4 years' journey-level experience as an electromechanical/electronic technician performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rail rapid transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors OR

        4 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic

        Valid California Class C driver's license

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge

        Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance and repair of AC/DC motors, motor controls, relay logic, semiconductor devices, transducers, digital electronics, microprocessors, and related electromechanical and electronic rail vehicle systems

        Vehicle operations and safety

        Hydraulic and pneumatic theory and HVAC

        Shop math

Abilities

        Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of rail vehicles

        Read electrical schematics

        Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment

        Safely operate rail vehicles, emergency trucks, and other Metro vehicles

        Follow oral and written instructions

        Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds

        Use volt/ohm meter and oscilloscope

        Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

        May be required to obtain a Class A driver's license

        Must be able to work on any one of the shifts, including weekends

        Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

        Must have normal color vision

        Must provide own tools of the trade

        Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

        Must be able to work from elevated structures, at heights, and in tunnels

        Must successfully complete Rail Vehicle Systems initial training class

        Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations