Track Fabricator-1st Cl (1231)

 

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. 

 

We are seeking candidates for the position of Track Fabricator-1st Cl (1231) in the MOW/Track Department.    

  

 

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

As an experienced track fabricator, sets up, operates, repairs, overhauls, and fabricates special track work, shop machinery, track equipment, and tools.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be proficient in the set up, operation, repair, overhaul, and fabrication of special track work, shop machinery, track equipment, and tools in the performance of related Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority duties under the general direction of the supervision in charge.
2. Sets up, adjusts and operates electric welding machine for proper polarity and current values, adjusts gauges for proper mixture for acetylene welding and gas cutting.
3. Performs vertical, horizontal, flat and overhead welding. 
4. Sets up, adjust and operate radiagraph gas cutting machine.
5. Performs special welding for other department.
6. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must satisfactorily complete qualification tests.
• Must be experienced in the layout, fabrication, repair, and assembly of special track work; must have ability to overhaul, repair, and operate track. Field and shop equipment must possess tools pertinent to the occupation.
• Must successfully pass pre-qualifying exercise to determine ability to perform vertical and overhead welding.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

BENEFITS 

 

SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including: 

• Medical – “Minimal annual premium contribution” 

 

Benefit plans with “No Employee annual premium contribution”: 

• Prescription 

• Dental 

• Vision 

 

Additional benefits we offer: 

• Pension Plan / Retirement Savings 

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan 

• Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan 

• Life Insurance 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation 

• SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

 

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.