Electric Vehicle Systems Technician

Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Electric Vehicle Specialist at Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) in Chattanooga, TN is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems across diesel, gas, electric, and hybrid vehicles. This includes expertise in AC/DC electrical systems, high‑voltage components, battery maintenance, vehicle multiplexing, and HVAC systems.

This role requires proficiency in reading schematics, using precision instruments, programming AC drives,

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience with heavy-duty vehicle electrical equipment.
  • Proficiency with reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience diagnosing EV propulsion, high-voltage components and BMS.
  • CDL license or ability to obtain ARC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Overhaul, diagnose, and repair all electrical and electronic systems on diesel, gas, electric, and hybrid vehicles.
  • Read schematics and maintenance manual drawings to support repair work.
  • Program PLCs and AC drives and update software as needed.
  • Use diagnostic tools and oscilloscope to test and troubleshoot.
  • Follow safety procedures when working with high-voltage components.

Skills

Reading schematics
Diagnostics
High-voltage systems
Electrical systems knowledge
PLC programming
Laptop/PC use

Education

Trade school electrical training

Tools

PLC software
Oscilloscope
Diagnostic software & scan tools
CAD/AVL equipment
High-voltage testing equipment

Job description

The Electric Vehicle Specialist at Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) in Chattanooga, TN is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems across diesel, gas, electric, and hybrid vehicles. This includes expertise in AC/DC electrical systems, high‑voltage components, battery maintenance, vehicle multiplexing, and HVAC systems.

This role requires proficiency in reading schematics, using precision instruments, programming AC drives,

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