TRANSIT BUS ELECTRONICS TECHNICAN (CDL Required)

Colonial Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus transportation for you and a+

Free employee medical insurance

Retirement plan (401a) with employer 7

Paid vacation and holidays

On-site wellness center

Job summary

LYNX is seeking a Transit Bus Electronics Technician (Technician C - Electronics) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain onboard electronic systems for Central Florida’s transit fleet. You’ll work with fareboxes, signages, vehicle location tech, passenger counters, radios, and video systems to keep service reliable and passengers informed.

The role requires a valid Florida CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes, and involves 24/7 shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus one year of experience in the electronic repair field plus one year of technical school training in electronics; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Electronic Technician Degree helpful.
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida CDL permit/license, Class “B” with a Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.

Responsibilities

• Completes scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all electronic systems, subassemblies and control devices.
• Inspects, diagnoses, removes, and repairs electronic systems, equipment and devices.
• Determines the source of trouble.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.
• Uses testing equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, test bench and mock-up).
• Executes field repairs on road failures as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year electronics repair experience

Electronics training

Electronic Technician Degree helpful

Job description

Day in the Life

Put your electronic skills to work keeping Central Florida moving. As a Transit Bus Electronics Technician also known as Technician C - Electronics with LYNX, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the onboard technology that supports reliable service and keeps passengers informed and connected. You'll work with fareboxes, destination signs, vehicle location systems, passenger counters, announcement systems, radios, and video recording equipment. Through preventative maintenance, diagnostics testing, and field repairs, you'll help keep our fleet ready for the road. This position does require a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P) endorsement.

This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

Shifts: Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts below as LYNX is a 24/7 operation and this will include weekends and holidays:

• 4:00am to 2:30pm
• 6:00am to 2:30pm
• 6:00pm to 4:30am ($2.00 Shift Differential)

Essential Functions:

• Completes scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all electronic systems, subassemblies and control devices.
• Inspects, diagnoses, removes, and repairs electronic systems, equipment and devices.
• Determines the source of trouble.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.
• Uses testing equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, test bench and mock-up).
• Refers difficult or unusual problems to higher-grade technicians for guidance or repair.
• Executes field repairs on road failures as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED plus one year of experience in the electronic repair field plus one year of technical school training in electronics; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Electronic Technician Degree helpful.
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida CDL permit/license, Class “B” with a Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of electronics to perform inspections, diagnosis, removal and repair of equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to drive buses, trucks, non-revenue vehicles and equipment into the shop, line and yard.
• Ability to physically bend, stoop, walk, kneel, stretch, and lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
• Ability to work in open bays, inside buses and inside test and repair room.
• Ability to provide own basic tool set.
• Ability to communicate in English on the work site.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent service.

Work Environment and Special Considerations:

• Employees in this position must comply with all requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the testing of safety sensitive employees. This position is considered safety-sensitive under FTA drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 655).
• LYNX provides the community with much needed public transportation, and it is important for the Agency to resume its services as quickly and as safely as possible in the event of any natural, technological, or human-caused emergency or disaster. This position is considered a mission critical member of LYNX’s emergency preparation and response efforts during an emergency or disaster and as such, requires 24-hour availability in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a known disability, when required by law. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Why Work at LYNX?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being today and strengthen your financial security for tomorrow, including:

• Robust Retirement Package
  • Defined contribution 401(a) plan with a 7% employer base contribution
  • 100% employer match up to 3% of employee contributions into the 457 plan
• FREE employee‑only medical insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability insurance available
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Access to our on‑site Employee Wellness Center
• FREE bus transportation for you, your spouse, and dependent children

Sponsorship Notice: LYNX does not sponsor employment-based visas, including H-1B. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

STEM OPT: LYNX is not a STEM-OPT Employer.