Electronic Technician

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 77,881,000 - 99,372,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority seeks an Electronic Technician to perform electrical and electronic repair work required to maintain RTA vehicles and equipment in New Orleans.

Under close supervision, you will test circuits, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, install components, and maintain CAD/AVL and fare-collection gear, with safety as a priority. Applicants should have vocational training and relevant DC diagnostics experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance.
• 3–4 years’ experience reading electrical diagrams and diagnosing DC systems in transit vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical and electronic circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Install, remove, and replace electrical and electronic components on vehicles and facilities.
• Maintain and repair CAD/AVL systems and onboard camera equipment.
• Repair and maintain fare collection systems (electronic and mechanical components).
• Perform maintenance and repair of radio communication systems and related technology.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance

Tools

Voltmeter/Ohmmeter

Ammeter

CAD/AVL systems

Onboard camera equipment

Job description

Electronic Technician

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Employment Opportunity

The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTAs system includes 4 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year! Come join us and be a part of how New Orleans rolls!

Wages for new employees are on a tiered scale based on the candidates skills and experience, as approved by management at the time of hire. New employees will begin at 90% of the assigned rate/tier for the first six months.

• JOB Title: Electronic Technician
• POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
• FLSA CLASSIFICATION: non- exempt
• STARTING pay rate: $27.17-$34.67 HOURLY-employees start at 90% of offered tier

Job Summary

Under close supervision, the Electronic Technician performs electrical and electronic repair work required to maintain RTA vehicles and equipment.

Reports To

Fleet Technology Manager

Titles of positions reporting directly to this job at time of advertisement

None

Essential Functions

• Test electrical and electronic circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and other diagnostic equipment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Install, remove, and replace electrical and electronic components on vehicles and facilities
• Maintain and repair CAD/AVL systems and onboard camera equipment
• Repair and maintain fare collection systems (electronic and mechanical components)
• Perform maintenance and repair of radio communication systems and related technology.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have completed vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Three (3) or four (4) years experience reading electrical diagrams, applying the diagrams in diagnosing, repairing, and troubleshooting direct current systems, preferably used in transit vehicles and equipment, such as alternators, generators, relays, circuit breakers, switches, circuit board repair, small electronic repair, and computer-based diagnostics.

Licensing Requirements

Ability to drive and possess a Valid Louisiana Drivers license

Essential Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or working at a workbench or computer
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of a full shift, including on uneven surfaces
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and walking
• Ability to work in multiple physical positions, including reaching and working at or above shoulder level
• Ability to lift and carry 10-60 pounds (minimum lifting requirement: 60 pounds)
• Ability to work at heights (platforms, man-lifts) and in confined spaces (pits, under equipment)
• Ability to wear required PPE and Company-approved Uniform
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including non-standard hours

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under the RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (Non-USDOT). Drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

The RTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual or entation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.