Security Equipment Maintainer

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation authority in the United States is seeking a Security Equipment Maintainer responsible for installing and maintaining electronic fareboxes on buses. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology and at least two years of experience in electronic communications equipment maintenance. Strong communication skills and knowledge of diagnostic tools are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic communications equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair circuit board issues.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in electronic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic fareboxes on buses.
• Prepare repair records for maintenance activities.
• Recommend modifications for improved performance.
• Recommend modifications to improve performance and reliability of electronic fare collection equipment and service methods.
• Diagnose circuit board issues on electronic communication and fare collection equipment.
• Assist with vaults for revenue pick-up on occasion.

Skills

Knowledge of installation and maintenance procedures

Knowledge of electronic communication systems

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Tools

Computerized diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office software

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Security Equipment Supervisor, the Security Equipment Maintainer is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electronic fareboxes on and removed from buses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses, including but not limited to fareboxes.
• Perform basic preventive and remedial maintenance on fareboxes.
• Prepare repair records for maintenance activities performed on electronic fareboxes and other revenue equipment.
• Recommend modifications in electronic fare collection equipment and service methods to improve performance and reliability.
• Diagnose circuit board issues on electronic communication and electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards and other related electromechanical modules.
• On occasion assist with vaults for revenue pick-up

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment and electrical systems found in buses, heavy equipment and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment including hand held and Microsoft Office based software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Electronics Communications, Radio Communications or a closely related field.
• Two years' experience performing installation, repair, maintenance and testing of electronic communications equipment, fareboxes, two-way radios or analog and digital equipment; or
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.