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West Virginia University PRT Vehicle Technician I - Auxiliary & Business Services in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The Transportation unit at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Vehicle Technician I. About the Opportunity The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT), is a totally automated public transit system consisting of five passenger stations, 70 driverless electrically powered vehicles, 2 maintenance facilities, 9 miles of dedicated heated guideway (running surface), and a vast array of ancillary equipment. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs Pay Grade: PG12 Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6a-2p What you'll do: Performs entry level mechanical skills necessary for mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and repair actions (including hydraulics, pneumatics, suspension, steering, brakes, doors, modules, etc.) Repair PRT guideway structures, stations, buildings, fences, and supporting equipment. Performs scheduled maintenance actions and general maintenance type repairs (including: steel, masonry, painting, cleaning, etc.) Learn to perform a variety of miscellaneous support activities necessary to support the overall maintenance mission including: Operates a four-wheel drive vehicle with standard transmission with valid driver's license. Operates special purpose motor equipment within the maintenance facility and on the guideway structure. Implements emergency response plans and actions for unplanned or emergency events. Routinely communicates with other PRT employees via hand-held UHF radio to provide vital information. As needed and as assigned by the shift supervisor, participates in PRT vehicle recoveries and begin training as a MOCU (manual override control unit) operator. Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings, and communicates with others in performance of work. Opens and closes passenger stations. Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes which become evident during performance of the PRT maintenance effort. Attends technical and safety training as assigned. Works to keep work area clean and organized. Maintains assigned tools and is responsible for tool inventory. Responsible for assigned keys and the access they provide. Performs snow removal and de-icing as assigned. Supports PRT operation for special events (football games, basketball games, concerts, etc.) Accounts for man hours and material used in the performance of maintenance. As assigned, functions as a group leader for other maintenance personnel. Performs various types of... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.