Electro-Mechanical Technician Apprentice - Light Rail Vehicle

Summary

San Diego Trolley, Inc. (MTS) offers a 4-year apprenticeship program, leading to a rewarding career working on the light rail system for America's finest city. MTS offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits, career advancement, tools and uniforms. Learn the skills necessary to move up the career ladder as an Assistant Lineman, Lineman and Electromechanic responsible for the highly skilled repair and maintenance of the MTS Rail System.

What is an Apprentice Responsible for?

• Perform Preventative Maintenance and Safety inspections on LRV (Light Rail Vehicles aka "Trolleys")

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic repairs on LRVs

• Perform Diagnostics and troubleshooting on LRVs

• Rebuild and overhaul LRV subcomponents and systems

• Provide emergency response to recover LRVs in the field

• Provide maintenance support for MTS Special Events service

• Perform Preventative Maintenance to supporting maintenance workshop equipment

Paid Training and Education

The Apprenticeship Program is divided into two (2) main segments: Assistant Lineman and Lineman. Each segment is approximately two years in duration and consists of on-the-job training and formal classroom training. The formal classroom training is conducted on the employee's own time and may consist of attending classes at San Diego City College, or other approved local junior colleges, as well as formal classes held on MTS premises. MTS pays for the cost of the tuition and books. Apprentices attend classes while working full-time.

At the conclusion of the Assistant Lineman Apprenticeship Program, the State of California awards the employee a Journeyman's Certificate as an Assistant Lineman. The employee is then enrolled in the Apprentice Lineman Program. At the conclusion of the Lineman Program, the employee is awarded a Journeyman's Certificate as a Lineman. The employee is then eligible for promotion to Electromechanic.

Competitive Wages

Starting rate of pay is $22.89 per hour. After a six-month probationary period, the employee is eligible for a pay raise to $24.96 per hour and eligible for wage increases every six months thereafter. Top rate of pay for an Assistant Lineman is $31.28 per hour. Top rate of pay for a Lineman is $36.05 per hour. Top rate of pay for an Electromechanic (after approximately six years from hire date) is $41.63 per hour.

What we are looking for in a candidate!

Requirements:

• Proof of graduation from High School or GED Certificate.

• Must have passed one semester of Algebra with a grade of C or better, from High School or College.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license. You will need to submit a driver record.

DISCLAIMER: The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.