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BART · 4 days ago

Communications Electronic Technician, SEIU (Pool Posting)

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41.88/hr - $54.75/hr

1+ years exp

BART is looking for a Communications Electronic Technician to make a difference in the Bay Area by maintaining and repairing communications equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, and performing primary repairs of various electronic systems under general supervision.

Transportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards

Installs, maintains and performs primary maintenance of amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, power supplies, filters, switchboards, controls, alarms and related electrical and electronic parts

Installs police and other vehicle base and equipment radios

Installs cabling and related apparatus for major voice and data communication systems

Installs maintenance vehicle detection devices; adjusts voltage, frequency, tuning and sensitivity of components

Replaces wiring, annunciators and switches and solders new connections

Isolates defective components, parts and wiring; identifies necessary repairs and adjustments

Determines and gathers necessary tools, equipment, parts and test apparatus for jobs

Positions assigned as test board operator may receive and relay information to technicians and foreworkers in the field, dispatch parts, update drawings and prepares maintenance checklists and parts lists

Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses both hardware and software equipment problems using computerized diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, pressure gauges, magnetic field testers, calipers, multi-meters, signal and tone generators and frequency standards, spectrum analyzers, test cards, special test equipment and related devices

Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including clearing, lubricating, checking and adjusting all part and components

Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with lead, foreworkers, supervisors, or work requests, initiators and engineers

Reads and interprets manuals, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams

Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field; removes and may send equipment to component repair shops

Responds to computerized, telephone, and in-person requests for communications equipment maintenance

Maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers, and related data, using current District maintenance management software and other PC applications such as, excel, lotus notes, word, etc

Confirms that simple work orders and safe clearances have been provided when necessary and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices

Updates drawings to reflect field conditions

Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems

Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced and may include high-railed vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair

Qualification

ElectronicsCommunications equipment maintenanceTroubleshootingInstallation of communication systemsPC applicationsReading schematicsSafety practicesSoft skills

Required

Possession of an associate degree in Electronics from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate of Achievement in Electronics from an accredited college, or completion of military training in electronics, or completion of a formal apprenticeship as an electronic technician and possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time verifiable journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of communications equipment

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record

Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish wiring and parts, and read diagrams

Must be physically able to lift to waist level and carry up to 60 pounds

Must be physically able to climb, bend, stoop and crawl to reach work

Must be physically able to walk on uneven surfaces for long distances

Must be physically able to work in confined spaces

Must be physically able to work in exposure to live voltage and air contamination

Must be physically able to work underground and on aerial structures

Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OHSA requirements

Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English

Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Knowledge of operating principles of radio-wave signal and carrier voice and data communication systems and equipment, digital electronics and electrical circuitry

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installation, preventive maintenance and primary repair of communications systems and equipment

Knowledge of procedures and equipment for diagnosing and troubleshooting communications equipment problems

Knowledge of use and care of hand and power testing and repair tools and equipment

Knowledge of current District PC applications such as excel, lotus notes, word, etc

Knowledge of mathematics used in communications maintenance including ladder logic

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for communications equipment repair and maintenance

Skill/Ability in assessing and troubleshooting both hardware and software problems in computerized electronic, electrical and mechanical communications equipment and systems down to the component level

Skill/Ability in installing, maintaining and repairing communications equipment

Skill/Ability in operating and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade

Skill/Ability in reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics

Skill/Ability in keeping simple written records of work performed and parts and materials used

Skill/Ability in using current PC applications systems

Skill/Ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Skill/Ability in operating the District's radio and communication systems in compliance with District Rules, Regulations and Procedures