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| Guideway Inspection Specialist | |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| One year of experience performing maintenance and repair tasks involving the use of mechanical or construction tools and equipment is required, or Certificate of Completion in the correspondence course "Track Foreman's Training Program" offered by the Railway Educational Bureau is required. Must possess a Driver license.The MDTA classification of Guideway Inspection Specialist performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations. Preference will be given to applicants in the Transport Workers Union bargaining unit. Proof of education and work experience to meet minimum qualifications must be presented and will be verified. | |
| Job Specifications | |
| NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled guideway inspection and repair work for the Metro-Dade Transit Agency. Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of track inspection and repair tasks in the maintenance of track work and other related structures. Duties include walking tracks, performing track inspection tasks, making emergency repairs and observing safety rules and regulations. Employees work variable hours, perform duties while exposed to various weather conditions and under traffic conditions which are generally considered dangerous. Work requires considerable physical effort and stamina. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for thoroughness of inspection and repair tasks, and for observance of established safety practices and procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Walks tracks assigned, performing track inspection tasks according to procedures; makes emergency repairs to track and guideway as required; observes all established safety rules and regulations. Performs minor maintenance on tools used. Removes and replaces track plates and tie rods; cuts track bolts with cold chisel when replacing rail joints. Assists with the placement of rails and special work. Receives and transmits messages using telephone or radio. Performs work in the frog and sail shop, fabricating, repairing or preparing various tracks and related components for installation into rail system. Prepares written reports of inspections and actions taken on defects. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of ballasted and direct fixation track. Knowledge of the tools, equipment and material used in the repair of track work and other structures. Knowledge of established safety procedures, rules and regulations. Ability to walk up to ten miles per day on an elevated guideway under rail traffic conditions. Ability to perform a variety if manual tasks under continuous exposure to various weather conditions.
Ability to identify track, third rail and other guideway defects. Ability to work from verbal and written instructions. Ability to prepare written reports of inspections and actions taken on defects. Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.
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