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Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
Dec 2, 2021

Job Details

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
  • High school diploma or certificate of equivalency (GED) and completion of vocational training in vertical transportation equipment

Experience
  • Four (4) years of technical experience performing maintenance and maintenance inspections on escalators and/or elevators.
  • Qualified in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of escalator and/or elevator support equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience working with vertical transportation equipment with solid working knowledge of ANSI code, various jurisdictional code requirements and the use of tools and calibration equipment

Certification/Licensure
  • Must acquire within twelve (12) months of hire, National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) QEI-1 certification or equivalent certification recognized in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdictions.
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued from the jurisdiction of residence

Preferred
  • N/A

License:
  • Possession of a valid District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia motor vehicle operator's permit issued from the jurisdiction of residence, or the ability to acquire one on a timely basis.

Medical Group:
  • Ability to complete satisfactorily the medical examination for this job.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks including frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally to 75 pounds. Ability to frequently climb stairs and ladders . Ability to bend, squat, and reach in small areas for extended periods of time. Ability to distinguish basic colors for component, wiring, and safety identification.
  • The employee must be able to perform the essential funct ions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Job Summary :

The Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector performs code required inspections on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)'s vertical transportation equipment. In addition, the incumbent performs investigation of accident that occurred on WMATA's vertical transportation equipment. The Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector further provides clear and concise reports of findings and recommendations to WMATA and the Authorities having jurisdiction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs investigations of accidents/incidents that occur in or on WMATA's vertical transportation equipment.
  • Ensures compliance with jurisdictional rules and regulations and with all safety regulations to ensure system infrastructure and equipment are in a state of good repair.
  • Witnesses code required periodic inspections, step/skirt indexing, and comb pull tests.
  • Witnesses codes required, five-year full load tests on traction elevators and hydraulic elevators.
  • Witnesses code required re-inspections ensuring that they confirm corrective actions have been completed.
  • Provides clear concise reports of findings and deficiencies from code required inspections, accident/incident investigations and tests to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and WMATA.
  • Witnesses codes required acceptance inspection on WMATA's vertical transportation equipment.
  • Assists with the development of corrective actions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the vertical transportation equipment. Also, ensures all system infrastructure and equipment are in a state of good repair and jurisdictional compliance

OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Operates Authority vehicle between work locations to perform job duties as required

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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Location
600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US

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