Bus Communications Technician - Field Service & Diagnostics

Metro

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Metro in the Los Angeles area is seeking a field service electronics technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair communication systems on buses and other vehicles. The role involves bench and on-vehicle work, preventive maintenance, and equipment installation such as fareboxes and two-way radios.

Qualifications include a 2-year electronics program, 3 years of field service experience, an FCC license, and a CA Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

Graduation from a 2-year electronics trade school with labs in DC/AC/AM-FM radio theory.
3 years of field service, installation, repair, maintenance or testing of radios or digital equipment.
FCC General Radio/Telephone Operators License required.
Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable.
California Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm systems on Metro vehicles.
Bench repairs to circuit boards for electronic communication equipment and fare collection devices.
Installs electronic equipment including fareboxes on coaches and other Metro vehicles.
Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid troubleshooting.
Removes equipment from vehicles taken out of service.
Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on modules and assemblies.
Maintains automatic vehicle monitoring equipment on coaches.
Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity.
Suggests modifications to improve performance and reliability of equipment.
Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment.
Contributes to ensuring Metro EEO policies and programs are carried out.