Bus Electronic Technician

Dallas Area Rapid Transit; Texas; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform skilled preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic fare collection equipment, destination signs, video surveillance, and related onboard electronics.

Duties include diagnostics, calibration, and repairs to power and HVAC systems as needed. Requires an associate degree or tech cert in electronics/mechanical tech, valid Texas CDL B with Passenger Endorsement, and ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology or Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Must pass a technical test.
• Valid Texas CDL B with Passenger Endorsement and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, repairs and maintenance on complex vehicle electronic systems.
• Troubleshoots to board or component level and uses schematics for diagnostics.
• Maintains and calibrates bus vehicle systems and subsystems; uses field test equipment.
• Communicates progress and status of repairs in writing and maintains safe work areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Associate degree / tech cert in Electronics or Mechanical Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pay Range: $33.41 - $38.18 Pay Per Hour: $33.41 Country: United States of America Address: 4209 MAIN ST City: DALLAS, TX 75203

General Summary:

Under general supervision, performs skilled preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, repairs and diagnostic work on electronic fare collection equipment, electronic destination signs, video surveillance systems, automatic passenger counters, radio system, and various other on-board electronic equipment. May perform additional mechanical related maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance, monitoring, troubleshoots, tests, repairs and maintains complex vehicle electronic systems on revenue vehicles.
• Must be able to troubleshoot to board or component level.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, install and calibrate bus vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Uses test instruments and equipment for installing, servicing and pre-testing electronic equipment.
• Conducts diagnostic tests on systems and components with portable and on-board test equipment.
• Interprets current and voltage waveform and graphs; uses drawings and schematics.
• Interprets circuit configurations and integrated circuit flow diagrams to develop and implement effective solutions for operational faults of vehicle systems and components.
• Responsible for written communication concerning on-going status of repairs completed or in progress, and any outstanding repairs.
• Responsible for maintaining all work areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform variety of repairs to power plants, air conditioning and heating systems, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and minor body repairs as assigned.
• Make road/service calls as required; operate DART vehicles if necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective maintenance on electronics.
• Must pass a technical test.
• Must have a valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class B with Passenger Endorsement, no DWI/DUI conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than two (2) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty six (36) consecutive months on driving record in order to operate DART vehicles.
• Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all level of supervisory and non-supervisory employees and others inside of DART.
• Proficiency with personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others, and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies.
• Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.
• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability.
• May be required to travel to multiple work locations.
• Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time.
• Lift objects weighing up to seventy - (70) pounds such as tools, equipment and parts.
• Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces.
• Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50lbs such as hand tools, portable shop test equipment for testing and other required equipment in order to perform your job functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.