Transit Radio & Electronics Technician — Hiring Bonus

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit seeks an Electronic Repair Technician to repair and maintain its radio and bus electronic systems. This critical role involves installing and removing radio gear, maintaining safety and data systems, and supporting a large transit network in the Twin Cities region.

New hires start at $42.01 per hour with steps to $46.68, per ATU contract, plus a $4,000 hiring bonus split across timelines.

Qualifications

• Two (2) year Associate's degree or equivalent in Electronic Technology.
• Two (2) years or more of experience with two-way radio repair.
• Experience with UHF, VHF, 800 trunking, electronic test equipment, analog, digital techniques, Microsoft Windows/DOS.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs equipment for Bus Safety and Data Info Systems.
• Maintains and repairs non-revenue equipment.
• Refurbishes electronic components for maintenance department.
• Installs and removes radio and related equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Two-way radio repair

Radio frequencies

Windows/DOS

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate's degree in Electronic Technology

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit seeks an Electronic Repair Technician to repair and maintain its radio and bus electronic systems. This critical role involves installing and removing radio gear, maintaining safety and data systems, and supporting a large transit network in the Twin Cities region.

New hires start at $42.01 per hour with steps to $46.68, per ATU contract, plus a $4,000 hiring bonus split across timelines.