Transit Vehicle Electronics Technician - Onboard Systems

BFT; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) in Richland, WA seeks a Transit Vehicle Electrical Technician to test, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and install onboard vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including CAD/AVL, CCTV, and mobile data equipment.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of gas, diesel, battery-electric, and hybrid vehicles, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document work orders and configurations accurately. A valid driver's license is needed for field service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field.
• 1 year of electronic maintenance and repair experience OR 3 years journey-level experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and install onboard vehicle electronic systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on surveillance, communications, and data systems.
• Install vehicle technology systems and support onboard/shop computer hardware and software.
• Respond to road calls for emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Electronic testing

Electrical maintenance

Diagnostics

Calibration

Installation

Troubleshooting

Networking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Related certificate

Tools

CAD/AVL

Surveillance/CCTV/DVR

TripSpark

Kenwood digital radio

MS-SQL

Job description

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) in Richland, WA seeks a Transit Vehicle Electrical Technician to test, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and install onboard vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including CAD/AVL, CCTV, and mobile data equipment.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of gas, diesel, battery-electric, and hybrid vehicles, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document work orders and configurations accurately. A valid driver's license is needed for field service.