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CapMetro · 18 hours ago

Mobile Technology Technician

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transportation options. The Technician, Mobile Technologies is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Dynamic Message Signs and other mobile technologies, ensuring they operate smoothly for public use.

Public TransportationTransportation

Responsibilities

Daily inspection, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of message signs in the field

Repair, replacement, and/or modify electrical and electronic components and defective parts for various equipment and systems

Prepare and submit various activity and status reports according to Capital Metro Transportation Authority (CapMetro) policy

Create and maintain preventative maintenance programs

Ensure schedule and maintenance intervals are met

Maintain parts and computer inventory records

Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, and complete work orders via computer

Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported

Perform other position related duties as required and/or assigned

Qualification

Electrical/Electronic TechnologyElectronic diagnosisRepairCommunication system hardware/softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteReading schematicsBlueprintsResearchTroubleshootingTime managementEffective communication

Required

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology from a two (2) year technical college or institute. Related experience and education may substitute for educational requirements on a year for year basis up to two (2) years

Minimum five (5) years of experience in communications and electronics to include: materials management and preventative maintenance and repair

Minimum one (1) year of experience in electronic diagnosis and repair at the board and component level

Able to read schematics and blueprints for electrical and electronic controls

Knowledge of file systems, database management, current hardware systems, architecture, and client/server techniques

Experience with communication system hardware and software such as: LAN, Wi-Fi, Land Mobile Radio, cellular data, AVL, diagnostic test equipment

Knowledge of cellular radio operation theory and IP networks

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and asset tracking programs such as Asset Management System, Maximus/Asset Works, Maximo, or MCM

Maintain confidentiality and integrity of established security procedures

Research and troubleshoot issues at a detailed level

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision, and with emphasis on planning, organizing and prioritizing work objectives; timely completion of assignments and projects; willingness to undertake special assignments; and, managing time to address tasks during normal working hours

Able to be on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Must maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record per CapMetro's current standards

Benefits

Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.

If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.