Airport ATS Technician I/II (Trams)

Job Description:

Airport ATS Technician I/II (Trams)

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport ATS Technician I/II (Trams) position. This position performs journey -level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the highly complex Airport Transit Systems (Trams), which includes tram system and vehicle recovery. Individuals in this position manually operate trams, station and tram doors, and power distribution systems up to 600v. Successful candidates will also perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system inspection, work on elevated guideways, and conduct wayside recoveries including train control, traction power, communication, and related systems. Further, this position performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.

Airport ATS Technician I: $26.05 - $40.33 Hourly
Airport ATS Technician II: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly

The Airport ATS Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Airport ATS Technician II.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.

Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Airport ATS Technician I: Equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic and pneumatic experience. An apprenticeship in any of these areas will substitute on a year to year basis for experience.

Airport ATS Technician II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of maintenance and repair experience, in the area of automated transit systems.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license at time of hire.

Medical and Drug Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician, including pre-employment drug testing.

Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.

Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued IDs upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical shop , mechanical room, or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, sit, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb. Ability to work on ladders, in tunnels, and on elevated guideways exposed to the elements in inclement weather. Ability to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision and depth perception; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and pneumatic work in the operation, installation, and maintenance and repair of the airport's automated transit systems.
  
• Troubleshoots complex ATS system and subsystem components (tram equipment, vehicle and station doors, power distribution, and computer operating systems), to identify problems or failures and implements repairs.
  
• Conducts pre-defined inspections on the ATS system and subsystems at periodic intervals to ensure they operate in accordance with Clark County Issued Ride Certification.
  
• Replaces worn or damaged parts, removes and replaces system units and checks system operation when new or repaired units are installed; maintains records of repairs, parts used, calibration data, maintenance performed, and longevity of system assets; performs maintenance and repairs on tires, brakes, motors, switches, relays, air compressors and related system components; may troubleshoot computer boards and electrical breakers; assists service contract personnel in the maintenance of aftermarket programs; may instruct and train maintenance and service personnel in equipment installation, maintenance and repair.
  
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.
  
• Conducts safety and technical training on ATS related systems and subsystems as assigned; troubleshoots problems and repairs as required.
  
• May operate light equipment and drive a truck as assigned.
  
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; attends safety training, technical training and meetings.
  
• Utilizes an automated maintenance management system (Maximo) to record and document work performed.
  

Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Alternative Work Schedules
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following15 days of employment
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 12 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center
• The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Comprehensive training program
• Wellness program

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$26.05 - $43.55 Hourly