Electronics Technician

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation is seeking an electronics technician to conduct testing, repair, installation and maintenance on electronic equipment for the bus team, including fare collection, destination signs, Smartbus and video surveillance systems. The role spans on-site and Electronic Shop work with some travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities include bench troubleshooting, repairing PCB at component level, testing complex systems, and ensuring spare equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in electronics or related field.
• Experience in electronics, troubleshoot and repair PCB at component level required.
• Usage of hand tools; possess a valid non-provisionary motor vehicle license to operate a NJT vehicle; troubleshooting problems; reading schematics required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment either on site or in Electronic Shop.
• Bench troubleshoots defective microprocessor-based equipment to identify problem components and makes necessary repairs; repairs through hole and surface mounting PCB.
• Tests and troubleshoots fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems.
• Ensures spare equipment availability for use at the garages.
• Test radio, fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems to ensure proper operation.
• Installs fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems into buses.
• Operates motor vehicle to drive to remote locations to perform task.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Education

Degree or certificate in electronics

Job description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time-and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to use your talents and energy to conduct a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance task on electronic equipment for our bus team. The electronic equipmentincludes fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment either on site or in Electronic Shop.
• Bench troubleshoots defective microprocessor-based equipment to identify problem components and makes necessary repairs. This entails repairing through hole and surface mounting printed circuit board.
• Tests and troubleshoots fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus andvideo surveillance systems.
• Ensures spare equipment availability for use at the garages.
• Test radio, fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems to ensure proper operation.
• Installs fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems into buses.
• Operates motor vehicle to drive to remote locations to perform task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or certificate in electronics or related field.
• Experience in electronics, troubleshoot and repair PCB at component level required.
• Usage of hand tools, possess a valid non-provisionary motor vehicle license to operate a NJT vehicle, troubleshooting problems, reading schematicsrequired.

Able to solve problems, communicate in written form and orally, as well as following instructions.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan
• Paid time off
• Starting Salary: $40.21 hourly

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorizethe use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

Forbes continues to recognize our considerable efforts to build a productive, supportive, stimulating and inclusive work environment. NJ TRANSIT ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations included in the annual ranking, and NJ TRANSIT ranked number one in the "Transportation and Logistics" category.

About the Team

NJ TRANSIT has been recognized as Best Public Sector Recruitment Partner by NJIT, the New Jersey institute of Technology.

Careers at NJ TRANSIT

Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premiere transportation brands in North America. When you join Team Transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia region every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous corporate departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career.

Our world-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, paid sick leave and vacation, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Employees receive access to educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, transportation benefits, and wellness programs. The greatest benefit? Knowing you've made a difference in people's lives.

From urban planners and bus operators to engineers and communications experts, we're always looking for skilled, innovative people to join our team. Ready to move forward with us?

Job Info

• Job Identification 10674
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations XYZ Street, Newark, NJ, 07101, US (On-site)
• Internal Job Display this job to both to employees as well as to external candidates.