Maintenance Technician I

TransCore; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

TransCore in Fairfield, CA is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for on-site work. You will perform installation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of a range of electronic and communications equipment, ensuring uptime and accurate documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years in electronics maintenance, a valid driver's license, and comfort with heights above 50 ft. You will troubleshoot, repair, and test hardware and software, and participate in field support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years electronics maintenance, toll maintenance and bench repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Comfortable working at heights above 50 ft.
• Familiarity with basic electrical or networking concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Experience with hand tools and small electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair equipment including Windows/Linux hardware, surveillance, radar/LIDAR, networking, and wireless/radio components.
• Prepare reports and logs; communicate across shifts per policy.
• Respond to maintenance requests or alarms within defined timeframes.
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues.
• Document system status accurately and completely.
• Restore equipment to operation as quickly as possible.
• Swap modules or PC boards as needed.
• Isolate faults in units or components.
• Field-test units and components.
• Maintain spare equipment and parts per guidelines.

Skills

RFID tuning

Telecom expertise

Electrical concepts

Troubleshooting

Field maintenance

Education

GED

Job description

TransCore (TRN) is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician I to join our team in Fairfield, California.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician I performs on-site or in-house servicing, repair and/or installation of customer equipment. This job may include any aspect of field support including installation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment and wiring, installation and configuration of component systems/firmware, including upgrades, modifications and programming; preventive maintenance actions; documentation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment including Microsoft Windows and Linux-based hardware, video surveillance and detection equipment, radar/LIDAR/magnetic detection equipment, network communications equipment, and/or fiber optic/Wi-Fi/radio equipment.
• Complete reports, logs and perform shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures and local practices.
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within an acceptable time frame.
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues.
• Report on the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness.
• Restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.
• Module or PC Board swap out.
• Isolation of faults in units or components.
• Field test of units or components.
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following guidelines set forth to do so.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) strongly preferred.
• A minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience in electronics maintenance, prior toll maintenance and electronic bench repair experience preferred.
• Must maintain driver’s license in good standing as verified by TransCore.
• Must be comfortable working at heights that could be in excess of 50 ft.
• Familiarity with basic electrical or networking concepts is helpful.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Ability to work with hand tools and small electronic components.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Telecommunication expertise
• RFID antenna tuning

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.00 USD

This is a safety sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug testing including THC.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic.

• TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.