What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN position at Los Angeles Metro?
Salary : $43.61 - $54.44 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Regular Employee
Job Number : 2400233
Cabinet : OPERATIONS
Cost Center : 5430 - REVENUE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Opening Date : 11 / 27 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : ATU
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses and other vehicles.
Examples of Duties
- Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm system on coaches and other Metro vehicles
Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on the component level of electronic communication equipment including, but not limited to, mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, hand sets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones and amplifiers
Performs bench repairs to circuit boards to the component level on electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to bill modules, coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards, and related electromechanical modules
Installs electronic communication and other electronic equipment, including fareboxes, on coaches and other Metro vehicles
Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting of electronic equipment
Removes electronic communications equipment, including fareboxes from vehicles taken out of service
Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on modules and assemblies
Maintains automatic vehicle monitoring equipment on coaches
Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity
Suggests modifications in electronic communications and fare collection equipment and servicing methods to improve performance and reliability
Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Minimum Qualifications
3 years' experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of two-way radios and digital equipment
Must have a valid commercial General Radio / Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable
Valid California Class C driver's license
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge
Vehicle operations and safety
Abilities
Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns
Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
Follow oral and written instructions
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Tolerate various working conditions, including extended exposure to outdoors, noise, fumes, and all types of weather
Work independently with minimum supervision
Safely operate Metro vehicles
Special Conditions
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal / OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
Must be able to qualify for surety bonding
Must provide own tools of the trade
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location :
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone : (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS
Group Life Insurance
Holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
Pension plan
Social Security coverage
Transportation passes
Credit union
Tuition assistance
Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
Thrift plan
Employee Assistance Program
Jury duty
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers anddo not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you possess a valid Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?
Are you a current Metro employee?
If you indicated being a current Metro employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A."
Have you graduated from a 2-year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory?
Do you possess a valid commercial General Radio / Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)?
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of two-way radios and digital equipment.
For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N / A. Please describe your relevant experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of two-way radios and digital equipment.
Required Question
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