ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

LA Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro in Los Angeles seeks a skilled Electronics Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications and electronic equipment on buses and other Metro vehicles.

Requires 2-year electronics schooling or equivalent, an FCC license, 3 years of field service experience, and a California Class C driver license. Willingness to travel to offsite locations and provide own tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2-year electronics program or college with related lab work.
• 3 years' field service experience with two-way radios or digital equipment.
• FCC General Radio/Telephone Operators License is required.
• California Class C driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm systems on coaches and Metro vehicles.
• Repair circuit boards and electronic components at the bench level of communications equipment.
• Install electronic communications and fare collection equipment on Metro vehicles.
• Prepare routine maintenance records and report activity; suggest improvements.

Skills

Two-way radio

Electronic maintenance

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Field service

Education

2-year electronics trade school

FCC General Radio/Telephone Operators License

Job description

Basic Function

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

Recruitment Timelines

Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 16, 2026. Performance exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 30, 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 and 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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