Senior Electronic Technician

AC Transit; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Free bus pass

Job summary

AC Transit in California is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to install, test, diagnose, and repair electronic systems across district facilities and in the field. The role involves maintaining radio, CAD, fare collection equipment, and communications systems, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Requires an Associate degree in electronics and at least two years of related experience; on-call 24/7 readiness and a California Class C driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with an Associate degree in electronics, and/or completion of an electronics technician training program.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and repair fare boxes, CAD, fixed-point and mobile transmitting systems, radio communications, audio-video equipment, and destination signs per manufacturers' specs.
• Perform shop and field tests using diagnostic tools (service monitors, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Calibrate and repair test/diagnostic equipment; troubleshoot PCB to component level.
• Design templates and mounts from metal, wood, and plastic; oversee contractors on CAD and radio equipment installation.
• Maintain records of work and inventory; update manuals and report substitutions to Procurement.

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Job description

AC Transit is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Electronic Technician. Under general supervision, this position performs journey-level installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of electronic systems and equipment used by the District; in assigned maintenance facilities and in the field.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

• Installs, tests, and repairs fare boxes; computer-aided dispatch, fixed-point and mobile transmitting, receiving, and radio communications systems; audio-video equipment; and destination signs following manufacturers' specifications. Performs both corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Performs shop and field tests using diagnostic tools such as service monitors, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, audiometers, ammeters, and microwave test equipment. Tests for power output, audio quality, frequency sensitivity, and frequency selectivity.
• Calibrates and repairs test and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards to component level.
• Designs and fabricates templates, patterns, and communications mounts of materials that include metal, wood, and plastic.
• Oversees and inspects the work of contractors working on computer-aided dispatch, and radio communications equipment.
• Compiles and maintains computerized and paper records related to work completed, and inventory of parts, supplies, and materials used.Enters and retrieves data from District computer programs.
• Compiles and organizes updated manufacturers' specifications to keep service manuals current; and reports specification changes and parts substitutions to the Procurement department.
• May provide work-related information to other Electronics Technicians regarding accepted electronics industry and manufacturers' installation and maintenance procedures; as well as District policies and procedures.
• May work on high structures and open towers.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education/Training

Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with an Associates degree in electronics from an accredited college; and/or successful completion of a recognized electronic technician training program.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience as an electronics technician; including a combination of experience in at least two of the following areas: digital, analog, electro-mechanical, or industrial electronics.

Special Requirements

(1) Must possess or obtain and maintain a California Class C Driver License and meet the District's safe driving standards. (2) Must be available to work a rotating assignment for 24 hour on-call duty and respond to emergency repair situations.

Physical Requirements

Must possess the physical condition necessary to: (1) stand, walk, sit, pull, push, balance, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach occasionally or frequently; (2) lift weights of up to 50 lbs occasionally, and between 50 and 75 lbs rarely; (3)perform tasks occasionally in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (4) maintain mobility in order to travel locally and frequently to various locations within the AC Transit District to perform job functions.

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY IBEW

Benefits

The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program

*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension

All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at [phone].

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer