Bus Electronic Technician
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Bus Electronic Technician performs skilled preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, and diagnostic work on revenue-vehicle electronic systems. Equipment includes electronic fare collection systems, destination signs, video surveillance systems, automatic passenger counters, radio systems, and other onboard electronics. The role may also involve mechanical maintenance and repair as assigned. Work includes troubleshooting at the board or component level, testing and calibrating vehicle systems and subsystems, interpreting schematics and circuit diagrams, and documenting repair status. The position may require operating DART vehicles, responding to road or service calls, working variable shifts and at multiple locations, and performing duties in environments with exposure to dust, noise, temperature variations, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or certification from an accredited technical program in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent education and experience in preventive and corrective electronics maintenance. An equivalent combination may substitute for the stated minimums, except for the high school diploma/GED, licenses, or certifications.
- Must pass a technical test.
- To operate DART vehicles, must have a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement and meet the stated driving-record requirements: no DWI/DUI conviction in the preceding 60 consecutive months, no more than one DWI/DUI on record, and no more than two moving-violation convictions in the preceding 36 consecutive months.
- Must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation physical examination, including a pre-employment drug test, and submit to federally required random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
- Must obtain and maintain certifications required by applicable state and federal regulations.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with supervisory and nonsupervisory employees and others within DART.
- Proficiency with a personal computer and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture and apply functional and technical knowledge and skills at a high level.
- Ability to make decisions without guidance and plan and carry out assignments where procedures have been established.
- Excellent customer-service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse customer population under pressure.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Effective oral communication with the public, coworkers, supervisors, and managers to support efficient operations, safety, and emergency response; ability to read and understand technical manuals, safety rules, and regulations.
- Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.
- Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and with short-notice availability; may need to travel to multiple work locations.
- Ability to remain mobile for approximately 70%–80% of work time, lift objects up to 70 pounds, and work in crowded and tight spaces.
- Ability to use standard devices weighing up to 50 pounds, including hand tools and portable shop test equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and maintenance of complex electronic systems on revenue vehicles.
- Troubleshoot vehicle systems to board or component level; maintain, test, repair, install, and calibrate vehicle systems and subsystems.
- Use test instruments and equipment to install, service, and pre-test electronic equipment.
- Conduct diagnostic tests using portable and onboard test equipment.
- Interpret current and voltage waveforms, graphs, drawings, schematics, circuit configurations, and integrated-circuit flow diagrams to diagnose faults and develop solutions.
- Provide written updates on repairs completed or in progress and outstanding repairs.
- Keep work areas safe and clean.
- Perform assigned repairs to power plants, air-conditioning and heating systems, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and minor body repairs.
- Make road or service calls as required and operate DART vehicles if necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
