3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Acara Solutions has an opening for a 'Maintenance Technician' for Alstom Transportation in Phoenix, AZ.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

• 3rd Shift / Hours 10:00pm-06:30am.
• Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 +10% shift differential. 

Job Description
The Maintenance Technician C will troubleshoot and identify failure causes; repair or initiate the repair of failed items and perform recovery/corrective or preventive maintenance of vehicle and wayside systems, subsystems, and components. 

• Preventive maintenance, inspection, and adjustment tasks and procedures are well established and require normal supervision.
• Incumbents will follow the direction of higher-level personnel in preventive or corrective maintenance phases of work. 
• Associates exercise considerable latitude and open judgment in the troubleshooting and recommended repair of equipment.

Key Responsibilities 

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair Central Control computer console, or Wayside systems, or vehicles and components as assigned
• Inspect vehicles and related equipment to detect failed or improperly operating equipment
• Operate trains, doors, guide way switches, and power distribution systems in a manual mode
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems inspection following established procedures or other written or verbal instructions
• Repair or replace defective parts or equipment utilizing manuals, drawings, specs, and other written or verbal instructions
• Support recovery of malfunctioning vehicles from system as needed
• Respond to system failures to recover vehicles and restore system operation
• Respond to customer requests in a timely fashion
• Assist passengers during emergency operations
• Conduct thorough and complete preventive maintenance checks on vehicles, systems, and subsystems as assigned.
• Achieve and maintain all functional certifications in assigned area
• Continuous learning and progression through training program
• Participate in training programs
• Organizational Specification

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability to pass federal background check, drug test and physical exam.
• Responsible with attendance
• Motivated to learn.
• Training duration 4-6 months (depending on individual) before transitioning to Alstom employee.
• Increase in hourly pay rate after transition.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.