Communications Electronic Technician, SEIU (Pool Posting)

BART•Lake Merritt Admin Platform Level, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Electronic Technician position plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of BART’s complex communications infrastructure throughout the transit system. Current assignments support a wide range of mission-critical communications technologies that enable rail operations, emergency response coordination, public safety communications, voice and data transmission, and maintenance connectivity across the District. Incumbents awarded the position will be responsible for, under general supervision, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, modifying, maintaining, and performing primary repair of communications equipment, devices, and systems; maintaining records of work performed; performing related work as assigned.

Requirements

Experience maintaining complex communications and electronic systems in a transportation, industrial, utilities, military, or public safety environment.
Knowledge of analog and digital communications systems, radio frequency systems, electronic circuitry, and network-connected communications equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities involving both hardware and software systems.
Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to prioritize assignments, respond effectively to service interruptions, and work safely in active operational environments.
Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Possession of an associate degree in Electronics from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate of Achievement in Electronics from an accredited college, or completion of military training in electronics, or completion of a formal apprenticeship as an electronic technician and possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent.
The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time verifiable journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of communications equipment.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish wiring and parts, and read diagrams.
Must be physically able to lift to waist level and carry up to 60 pounds.
Must be physically able to climb, bend, stoop and crawl to reach work.
Must be physically able to walk on uneven surfaces for long distances.
Must be physically able to work in confined spaces.
Must be physically able to work in exposure to live voltage and air contamination
Must be physically able to work underground and on aerial structures.
Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OHSA requirements.
Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English.
Operating principles of radio-wave signal and carrier voice and data communication systems and equipment, digital electronics and electrical circuitry
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installation, preventive maintenance and primary repair of communications systems and equipment
Procedures and equipment for diagnosing and troubleshooting communications equipment problems
Use and care of hand and power testing and repair tools and equipment
Current District PC applications such as excel, lotus notes, word, etc
Mathematics used in communications maintenance including ladder logic
Safety practices and procedures for communications equipment repair and maintenance
Assessing and troubleshooting both hardware and software problems in computerized electronic, electrical and mechanical communications equipment and systems down to the component level
Installing, maintaining and repairing communications equipment
Operating and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade
Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics
Keeping simple written records of work performed and parts and materials used
Using current PC applications systems
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Operating the District’s radio and communication systems incompliance with District Rules, Regulations and Procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Voice over IP (VoIP), Video over IP, IP-based communications systems, fiber optics, and networked communications infrastructure is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, modifying, maintaining, and performing primary repair of communications equipment, devices, and systems
Maintaining records of work performed
Performing related work as assigned
Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards.
Installs, maintains and performs primary maintenance of amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, power supplies, filters, switchboards, controls, alarms and related electrical and electronic parts.
Installs police and other vehicle base and equipment radios.
Installs cabling and related apparatus for major voice and data communication systems.
Installs maintenance vehicle detection devices; adjusts voltage, frequency, tuning and sensitivity of components.
Replaces wiring, annunciators and switches and solders new connections.
Isolates defective components, parts and wiring; identifies necessary repairs and adjustments.
Determines and gathers necessary tools, equipment, parts and test apparatus for jobs.
Positions assigned as test board operator may receive and relay information to technicians and foreworkers in the field, dispatch parts, update drawings and prepares maintenance checklists and parts lists.
Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses both hardware and software equipment problems using computerized diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, pressure gauges, magnetic field testers, calipers, multi-meters, signal and tone generators and frequency standards, spectrum analyzers, test cards, special test equipment and related devices.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including clearing, lubricating, checking and adjusting all part and components.
Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with lead, foreworkers, supervisors, or work requests, initiators and engineers.
Reads and interprets manuals, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field; removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
Responds to computerized, telephone, and in-person requests for communications equipment maintenance.
Maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers, and related data, using current District maintenance management software and other PC applications such as, excel, lotus notes, word, etc.
Confirms that simple work orders and safe clearances have been provided when necessary and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices.
Updates drawings to reflect field conditions.
Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems.
Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced and may include high-railed vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.