Automatic Fare Collection Electronic Technician (SEIU) (External)

BART•Lake Merritt Administration, CA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking qualified and motivated Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Electronic Technicians to support the maintenance, repair, and modification of the District's automatic fare collection systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that BART's fare collection equipment, including ticket vendors, dispensers, and fare gates, remains fully operational to support safe, reliable, and efficient transit service for the riding public. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Automatic Fare Collection Foreworker and will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of AFC equipment at the journey level. Current operational priorities for this position include reducing equipment downtime through timely and accurate diagnostics, supporting the reliability of fare collection infrastructure during periods of high ridership demand, and maintaining accurate documentation of repairs, parts usage, and recurring maintenance issues to inform long term equipment planning. This position requires a technician who can work independently in the field, exercise sound judgment in selecting appropriate tools and repair methods, and communicate effectively with foreworkers, supervisors, engineers, and other staff regarding equipment status and work performed. The technician will also be expected to identify patterns in equipment failures and provide input on modifications or procedural changes that improve system reliability and reduce vandalism related outages. The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be articulated during the selection process: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical faults in automatic fare collection equipment down to the component level, using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and magnetic field testers. Repairing and replacing power supplies, relays, motors, logic boards, sensors, and related electro-mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and District standards. Reading and interpreting technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications to guide repair and maintenance activities. Performing preventive maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of equipment components, to minimize unplanned service disruptions. Maintaining clear, accurate, and organized records of work performed, parts and materials used, and recurring maintenance concerns. Working safely in environments involving live voltage, confined spaces, and both underground and above ground conditions, while following all applicable safety practices and procedures. Communicating professionally and tactfully with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, particularly when addressing equipment issues that affect customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electronic technician who wants to apply their technical expertise to a mission critical public transit system and contribute directly to the daily experience of hundreds of thousands of Bay Area riders.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent and completion of an apprenticeship or technical training as an electronic technician.
Completion of an apprenticeship or technical training as an electronic technician.
One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment similar to the District’s automatic fare collection equipment.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish parts and wiring, and read diagrams.
Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Must be physically able to climb, stoop and crawl to reach work.
Must be willing to work in exposure to live voltage and be willing to work underground and above ground level.
Knowledge of: Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms Methods and procedures for the repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical automatic fare collection equipment Methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting automatic fare collection equipment Use and care of hand and power electronic and electro-mechanical testing and repair tools and equipment Safety practices and procedures pertaining to the work.
Skill/ Ability in: Assessing and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and mechanical automatic fare collection equipment problems down to the component level Installing, repairing and maintaining automatic fare collection equipment Using and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics Keeping written records of work performed and parts and materials used Communicating tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the work.

Responsibilities

Repairs, removes and replaces power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related electrical components.
Adjusts, removes and replaces logic boards, sensors, magnetic reading/encoding devices and related electronic components.
Adjusts, repairs, removes and replaces mechanical mechanisms and parts such as guides, rollers, bearings, gears, chains, belts.
Installs new assemblies, parts and components for equipment modifications, new wiring, pins, and connectors.
Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses equipment using oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, magnetic field testers, calipers and related devices.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, checking and adjusting all parts and components.
Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with foreworkers, supervisors, work request initiators and engineers.
Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field, and removes and sends equipment to component repair shops, maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers and related data; prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems and vandalism.
May modify new parts and equipment for compatibility with existing equipment and systems; may initiate recommendations for revised equipment operating instructions to reduce failure frequency.