Train Control Electronic Technician (External Only)

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a hands-on Train Control Electronic Technician to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. You’ll work on electronic and electro‑mechanical systems powering BART’s train control network, from switches and signals to circuit boards and sensors in both shop and field environments.

The ideal candidate has strong fault finding, maintenance and installation skills, high safety awareness, and the ability to read schematics and technical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education in electronics required.
• One year of verifiable experience maintaining electronic/electro-mechanical equipment.
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and technical documents.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair, remove and replace power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related components.
• Replace PC boards, sensors, and related electronic components.
• Install wiring, connectors, and assemblies for equipment modifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software using diagnostics tools and meters.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Read work requests and coordinate with foreworkers and engineers.
• Maintain records of work, parts, and serial numbers.
• Operate district vehicles and possibly high-rail vehicles.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Electronics apprenticeship

Military electronics training

Tools

Excel

Lotus Notes

Word

Job description

Pay Rate

SEIU Maintenance Worker III (Grade 301)

Hourly rate of pay: $43.57 (Step 76) - $56.96 (Step 99)

Note: External candidates will start at Step 76.

Reports To Train Control Foreworker

Days Off Variable

Who May Apply

Future BART employees

Current Assignment

This job announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

BART is looking for a hands‑on, curious, and safety‑minded Train Control Electronic Technician to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with the electronic and electro‑mechanical systems that power BART’s train control network — from switches and signals to circuit boards and sensors.

You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, install new components, and keep equipment in top shape using a wide range of tools and diagnostic devices. One day you might be in a shop environment; the next, you’re out in the field making sure our system stays safe and responsive for the millions who rely on it.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Electronic systems troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of signal and train control equipment
• Safety awareness and compliance in an operational rail environment
• Technical documentation and communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working both independently and with a team, and want to make an impact on Bay Area transit, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

1. Repairs, removes and replaces power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related electrical components.
2. Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards, sensors, speed encoding devices and related electronic components.
3. Adjusts, repairs, removes and replaces mechanical mechanisms and parts such as gears, springs, clutches and rods.
4. Installs new assemblies, parts and components for equipment modifications; installs new wiring, pins, and connectors.
5. Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses both hardware and software equipment problems using computerized diagnostics tolls, oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, pressure gauges, magnetic field testers, calipers, multi-meters, signal and tone generators, test cards and related devices.
6. May fabricate special test equipment and prototype train control equipment.
7. Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, checking and adjusting all parts and components.
8. Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with foreworkers, supervisors, work request initiators and engineers.
9. Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
10. Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field and removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
11. Responds to computerized, telephone and in-person requests for yard and train control equipment maintenance.
12. Maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers and related data, using current District maintenance management software and other PC applications such as, excel, lotus notes, word, etc.
13. Confirms that simple, work orders and safe clearances have been provided where necessary, and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices.
14. Updates drawings to reflect field conditions.
15. Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems.
16. Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced and may include specialized high-rail vehicles using tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.

Education

An Associate’s degree in electronics from an accredited college, or a Certificate of Achievement in Electronics from an accredited college, or completion of military training in electronics, or completion of a formal apprenticeship as an electronic technician and possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent.

Experience

One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing computerized, electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish wiring, parts, and signals.
• Must be physically able to lift to waist level and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Must be physically able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and crawl to reach work.
• Must be physically able to walk on uneven surfaces for long distances.
• Must be physically able to work in confined spaces, underground and on aerial structures.
• Must be willing to work in exposure to live voltage.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Substitution

In addition to the experience listed above, four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable electronic maintenance experience (i.e. maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electronic and/or electromechanical equipment) can be substituted for the education.

Knowledge of

• Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms.
• Methods and procedures for the repair, installation and maintenance of computerized, electronic and electro‑mechanical yard control and train control equipment.
• Methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting yard control and train control equipment.
• Use and care of hand and power electrical, electronic and mechanical testing and repair tools and equipment.
• Current District PC applications such as excel, lotus notes, word, etc.
• Mathematics used in train control maintenance including Boolean algebra.
• Safety practices and procedures pertaining to the work.

Skill in

• Assessing and troubleshooting both hardware and software problems in computerized electronic, electrical and mechanical yard and train control equipment down to the component level.
• Installing, repairing and maintaining yard and train control equipment.
• Using and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics.
• Keeping written records of work performed and parts and materials used.
• Using current PC applications systems.
• Communicating tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Operating the District’s radio and telephone communication systems in compliance with District Rules, Regulations and Procedures.