ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain electronic communication systems on vehicles. The role involves troubleshooting, field service maintenance, and ensuring equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate should have a degree from an electronics trade school or equivalent experience, alongside relevant licenses. This role mandates a strong commitment to safety and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the FCC.
• Graduated from an accredited electronics trade school or 3 years field service experience.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electronic communication equipment on Metro vehicles.
• Performs maintenance on two-way radio and electronic fare-collection equipment.
• Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity.

Skills

Electronic communications installation

Technical problem assessment

Safe operation of tools

Reading electronic schematics

Education

Graduation from a 2-year electronics trade school

Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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 systems on coaches and other Metro vehicles
• Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on component-level electronic communication equipment including mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, handsets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones, and amplifiers
• Performs bench repairs to component-level circuit boards on electronic fare‑collection equipment such as 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 troubleshooting electronic equipment
• Removes electronic communication 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 communication 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
• Three years of 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 Communications 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 for installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment, including two‑way radio, public address, 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 protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD) 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

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.

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.