ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Metro; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Analog and digital electronics

Schematic diagrams

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Read and follow instructions

English proficiency

Education

Two-year electronics trade school or college

3 years field service experience

FCC General Radio/Telephone Operators License

Advanced courses in communications & digital electronics

California Class C driver's license

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses and other vehicles.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm system on coaches and other Metro vehicles
• Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on the component level of electronic communication equipment including, but not limited to, mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, hand sets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones and amplifiers
• Performs bench repairs to circuit boards to the component level on electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to bill modules, coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards, and related electromechanical modules
• Installs electronic communication and other electronic equipment, including fareboxes, on coaches and other Metro vehicles
• Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting of electronic equipment
• Removes electronic communications equipment, including fareboxes 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 in electronic communications and fare collection equipment and servicing methods to improve performance and reliability
• Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• Graduation from a 2 year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory OR
• 3 years' experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment
• Must have a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
• Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Knowledge

• Methods, materials and equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the Installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment Including, but not limited to two-way radio, public address and electronic headsign and farebox systems
• Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities

• Install and maintain analog and digital electronic communications and two-way radio equipment, read electronic schematic diagrams and equipment specifications
• Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Tolerate various working conditions, including extended exposure to outdoors, noise, fumes, and all types of weather
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Safely operate Metro vehicles

Special Conditions

• Must have normal color vision
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Must be able to qualify for surety bonding
• Must provide own tools of the trade
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations

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