ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Sacbar; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,987 - 82,476; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced electronics technician to install, repair, and maintain communications systems used on buses and other transit vehicles. You will perform field service, bench repairs, and equipment installations, under moderate supervision.

The role requires a 2-year electronics trade school, FCC General Radio/telephone license, and California driver’s license, with 3 years of related field experience.

Qualifications

• 2-year electronics trade school or college with relevant lab work.
• 3 years’ experience in field service, installation, repair or testing of two‑way radios or digital equipment.
• FCC General Radio/Telephone Operators License required.
• California driver’s license valid.

Responsibilities

• Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm systems on buses and coaches.
• Bench repairs to circuit boards and electronic components in radios, video recorders, and fare collection gear.
• Installs electronic equipment including fareboxes on coaches and other Metro vehicles.
• Programs and uses test equipment to troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Maintains records and reports of maintenance activities.
• Suggests improvements to equipment and servicing methods to enhance reliability.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Installation

Maintenance

Education

Electronics trade school

Job description

Salary: $47.90 - $59.87 hourly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Regular Employee

Cabinet: OPERATIONS

Opening Date: 06/29/2026

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ATU

Basic Function

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Essential 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 off‑site 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

EEO Statement

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Note: This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.