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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 6 hours ago

Communications Equipment Technician

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Communications Equipment Technician to perform maintenance, installation, and repair on the Authority's communications system equipment. The role involves working with various communication systems and ensuring their proper functionality through preventive and corrective maintenance.

Association

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs periodic preventive and corrective maintenance of communications equipment

Reads prints, diagrams and schematics of equipment to perform routine maintenance and/or repair of assigned equipment

Uses test equipment in the performance of work

Replaces minor parts or components as directed and assists in the installation/relocation of assigned equipment according to authorized work orders

Assists higher level technicians in the preventive and corrective maintenance of communications equipment

Completes maintenance records on assigned equipment

Operates Authority vehicle between work areas as necessary

Attends assigned on-the-job and formal training classes

Works various assigned shifts, based on a seven-day, 24-hour coverage schedule

Complies with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) safety rules and regulations

Qualification

Electronics trainingElectronic equipment repairRoadway Worker Protection TrainingMotor vehicle operator’s licenseDistinguish colorsPerform physical tasks

Required

High school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED) and two (2) years of Vocational or technical training in Electronics

One (1) year of experience working in electronic equipment repair of communications systems equipment as a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician 'Helper'

Two (2) years of experience working in electronic equipment repair of communications systems equipment; or one (1) year satisfactorily performing the duties of a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician Helper as a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician 'C'

Three (3) years of experience working in electronic equipment repair of communications systems equipment; or one (1) year satisfactorily performing the duties of a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician C as a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician 'B'

Four (4) years of experience working in electronic equipment repair of communications systems equipment; or one (1) year satisfactorily performing the duties of a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician B as a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician 'A'

Five (5) years of experience working in electronic equipment repair of communications systems equipment; or one (1) year satisfactorily performing the duties of a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician A as a Mechanic Communications Field Equipment Technician 'AA'

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia motor vehicle operator's license issued from state of residence

Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Training, Level 2; within the first ninety (90) days of starting job and maintained for the duration of time in job

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job

Ability to distinguish basic colors for wire and safety identification

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, i.e., frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally to 75 pounds

Preferred

Associate Degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Electronics Technology

Company

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

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10001+ employees

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