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DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) · 1 day ago

Communications Technician

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33.41/hr - $38.18/hr

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation services in the Dallas area. The Communications Technician will maintain and repair voice, data, and computer-controlled communication systems to ensure efficient operations and safety in the transit environment.

Association

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Test, repair, install, and maintain complex computer networks and radio frequency (RF) voice and data communications systems and subsystems in the shop/field

Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on communications system assemblies and subassemblies

Utilize basic and advanced test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment

Interpret drawings, schematic diagrams, work procedures, instructions and parts manuals

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, adjustments, and modification of communication systems, components, and assemblies

Promote and comply with established safety, training and quality assurance programs

Prepare appropriate logs, test records, work orders and associated documentation for entry into a computerized maintenance management system

Respond to emergency calls and performs other duties as required to support 24 hours a day/7 days a week communications requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

TelecommunicationsElectronics TechnologyElectrical Engineering TechnologyTechnical Test CertificationPC ProficiencyCustomer Service SkillsPositive Work CultureEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingSelf-Motivated

Required

Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Telecommunications, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective maintenance in the electronics field

Must pass a technical test

Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position

Must possess at minimum a valid Texas C drivers license, with no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles

Applicants and employees in these designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT/FTA regulations which include DOT pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment

Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies

Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations

Proficiency with personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture

Ability to have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Ability to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others, and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established

Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems

Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability

May be required to travel to multiple work locations

Physical ability to be mobile 100% of work time, exert physical effort while standing, walking, or lifting materials/tools/objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Position requires working in crowded and tight spaces such as manholes, tunnel and aerial structures

Company

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DART is far more than just "the thing you ride." It is your "trusted guide" to discovering all that North Texas has to offer.

Founded in 1983

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dart.org/

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