Transit Vehicle Electronics Technician – Onboard Tech Expert

Ben Franklin Transit; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Franklin Transit in Richland, WA is seeking a skilled Fleet Electronics Technician to test, diagnose, calibrate, repair, and install onboard vehicle electronic systems across revenue and support vehicles. You will support communications, surveillance, CAD/AVL, TSP, and mobile data systems while performing preventive maintenance and repairs.

The role requires the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software, interpret schematics, and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Computer Technology, or a related field and one year of electronic maintenance/repair; or three years of journey-level transit/heavy-duty electrical repair experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and install onboard vehicle electronic systems (communications, surveillance, CAD/AVL, TSP, MDTs).
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on onboard electronic systems and support vehicle systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and document repairs and configurations.

Skills

Electronic testing

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

MS Office proficiency

Technical communication

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Tools

TripSpark

Seon camera/DVR

Kenwood radios

MS-SQL/Network admin

Job description

Ben Franklin Transit in Richland, WA is seeking a skilled Fleet Electronics Technician to test, diagnose, calibrate, repair, and install onboard vehicle electronic systems across revenue and support vehicles. You will support communications, surveillance, CAD/AVL, TSP, and mobile data systems while performing preventive maintenance and repairs.

The role requires the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software, interpret schematics, and maintain technical documentation.