The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) has an opportunity for the position of 0452.Track Maintainer at the Rail District in the Operations Division.

Duties: Maintains, renews and repairs railroad tracks by using a variety of hand and power tools. Operates heavy rail equipment. Inspects entire length of track and reports problems to supervisor. Performs seasonal maintenance of tracks and surrounding areas. Fills in for flagging duties when needed and performs other duties of a similar nature as required. (The incumbent in this position can be assigned to any one of more major work behaviors, and can be assigned at any time as needed). Practices safety precautions and measures at all times. Works overtime as necessitated by operational needs. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must have two (2) years verifiable experience repairing and maintaining railroad tracks. Applicants must be proficient at using a variety of hand and power tools as well as large equipment repair and maintain railroad tracks. Applicants must have a GOOD DRIVING RECORD, with no more than FOUR (4) POINTS, in the past three (3) years. All qualified applicants must have a valid State of Ohio Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a background check and post-offer physical that is job related and consistent with business necessity.

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, push, and pull materials up to 50 lbs. The employee may occasionally be required to monitor a video display terminal.

Mental Demands : Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening. Concentrated attention to detail for prolonged periods of time. Inspecting, tabulating and proofreading data.

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, performance assessment and/or interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.

Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written 30%, Performance 70%. Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 35%, Performance 50%, Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:

INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUBMIT A PROPERLY COMPLETED “ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS” FORM (#79-857 REVISED 4/5/2013) ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION. Forms are available from Human Resources and RTA District Offices.

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.

SOURCE LIST FOR TRACK MAINTAINER 452

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER / A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.