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Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector

Job ID:

250608

Location:

DC/MD/VA Metro Locations

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

07/17/2025

-

08/15/2025

Union

002

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

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

+ National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) QEI-1 certification or equivalent certification recognized in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdictions within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain for the duration of time in job

+ Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, maintained for the duration of time in job

Preferred

+ N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position 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.

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 code 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 code 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

+ Interacts with WMATA on-site elevator/escalator contractors, affected stakeholders, internal and external agencies, AHJ`s, and WMATA business partners.

+ Performs daily inspections of contractors’ work assignments and work sites, maintains effective daily inspection schedules for elevator and escalator work assignments.

+ Facilitate deliverables required to complete elevator and escalator projects.

+ Maintain all records related to ELES replacement, modernization, and maintenance programs of elevators and escalators.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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, 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.