Location Organization NameGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
About Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) was formed in 1974 with the mission of providing public transit services to 59 communities and 1.2 million residents of Cuyahoga County. As the largest public transit agency in the State of Ohio, GCRTAs service options include bus, BRT, trolley, paratransit and three rail lines. GCRTA makes connections that empower individuals, neighborhoods, and communities to rise.
We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is searching to create an ELIGIBILITY LIST ONLY for positions within the Signal Department of the Rail Districts Power & Way Section. The position of Signal Maintainer 450 is responsible for the daily and seasonal electrical/electronic component maintenance of our signal equipment assets along the Blue, Green and Red Lines of our Rapid Transit System. We utilize high-voltage electricity from local utility suppliers to provide traction power for our Rapid Transit System. If you possess the high-voltage electrical expertise, knowledge and education required, Human Resources encourages you to apply for this position and become a member of the Substation Team!
As the recipient of North Americas Best Public Transportation System Award, we continue to be a well-recognized and high-performing public agency that provides public transportation to the greater Cleveland area. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohios major employers with over 2,300 employees. Our service encompasses 460 square miles and in 2013 served approximately 49.2 million customers. Our company's mission is to provide safe, reliable, courteous public transportation. GCRTA is a financially sound transit agency that is nationally recognized for the quality of services it provides and for its innovative management practices. It offers a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members, including health benefits and a very attractive pension plan.
Detailed Description
Duties
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Performs routine cleaning, inspection and maintenance of all rail signal equipment. Installs signal equipment and parts.
- Performs routine testing and repair of rail signal equipment.
- Routes trains through work areas.
- May be assigned to be employee in charge at supervisor discretion.
- Respond to trouble calls and emergencies, and records written log of all work activities.
- This position will promoted a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Works overtime as necessitated by operational needs.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
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Applicants must have completed technical high school courses or post-high school courses in electrical theory and/or basic electronics to enable testing and repairing of electronic rail signal equipment.
- Applicants must also have a valid Ohio driver's license with no more than four (4) points in the last three (3) years.
Additional Details
Working Conditions: The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and vibration. Ability to work in any weather condition.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, see with normal visual acuity, talk, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift materials up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to monitor a video display terminal.
Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening. Concentrated attention to detail for prolonged periods of time. Auditing, inspecting, tabulating data, proofreading, analyzing and evaluating.
Examination Information: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination, a performance assessment, and a record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum composite score of 70% on all parts of the process to move forward in the process.
Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written Examination 30%, Performance Assessment 70%.
Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written Examination 30%, Performance Assessment 55%, Record Evaluation 15%.
Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weight. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:
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5 or more absence occurrences
- 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions
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3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level)
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5 or more misses (Regardless of whether they are active or not active)
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4 or more active tardies
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Drug or alcohol suspension
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Driver License Policy suspension (CDL or Regular)
- Active Decision Making Leave (DML)
Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and/or night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to perform the duties of the position, which may include working with circuits carrying lethal voltages (480 volts AC and 600 volts DC).
Internal candidates must also submit a properly completed Eligibility Certifications for Internal Selection Process From (#79-857 Revised 4/5/2013) along with their application. Forms are available from Human Resources and RTA District Offices.
External Applicants How to Apply: Applications and Resumes must be received in the Human Resources Department of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority by applying online at www.RideRTA.com/Careers.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PASS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT(S) MUST WAIT SIX (6) MONTHS TO REAPPLY AFTER THE INITIAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATE.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER / A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
