Foreperson, Commuter Rail

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Northstar Commuter Rail is a 40-mile transportation corridor that operates through Hennepin, Anoka, and Sherburne counties, following trunk highway 10, which is the primary direct link between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota. Mainline operation is crewed and operated by BNSF from Big Lake to Minneapolis over BNSF owned right-of-way. Metro Transit operates the fleet maintenance facility located in Big Lake, Minnesota.

How Your Work Would Contribute To Our Organization And The Twin Cities Region

This Position Provides The Maintenance

skills necessary to maintain mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems of the commuter rail trains in a timely and safe manner.

The Foreperson position is the technical expert in one or more of the pieces of equipment of the commuter rail train. The incumbent in this position assists the supervisor in defining the priorities; delegates and prioritizes work; assists other mechanics to solve problems; completes documentation for the equipment; and will train other mechanics.

The vacant position is 3rd shift.

What you would do in this job:Performs maintenance and repair of all component systems of commuter rail fleet and support equipment.Operates commuter rail equipment and support equipment within the confines of the maintenance yard.Provides technical training and performs inspection of work performed by commuter rail mechanics.Assists the supervisor in prioritizing and delegating work assignments as needed and assists other mechanics in solving problems. Completes required documentation for maintenance records.Supervises work shifts when supervisor is not present.Performs schematic and blueprint reading and electrical/electronic chart recording interpretation.Performs record-keeping of computer data entry related to mechanical repairs/maintenance.Rebuilds commuter rail fleet and equipment components.Attends safety and training meetings and participates in emergency preparedness systems.Performs other related

duties apparent or assigned to this position.

Minimum

qualifications:

Education/

Experience

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED AND six (6) years of related

experience in the maintenance and repair of large diesel vehicles or trains.

Or

Associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or a technical school certification or degree in electronic technology, diesel mechanical repair or related field AND four (4) years of

experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of electro-mechanical systems on transit vehicles or trains.

Required License/Other Certification: a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

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