Electronic Technician

Regional Transit Authority • New Orleans, LA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Electronic Technician performs electrical and electronic repair work required to maintain RTA vehicles and equipment. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents and tourists, offering access to historic neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA operates 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services, providing more than 19 million rides each year. This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under the RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (Non-USDOT). Drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have completed vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Three (3) or four (4) years’ experience reading electrical diagrams, applying the diagrams in diagnosing, repairing, and troubleshooting direct current systems, preferably used in transit vehicles and equipment, such as alternators, generators, relays, circuit breakers, switches, circuit board repair, small electronic repair, and computer-based diagnostics.
• Ability to drive and possess a Valid Louisiana Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Test electrical and electronic circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and other diagnostic equipment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Install, remove, and replace electrical and electronic components on vehicles and facilities
• Maintain and repair CAD/AVL systems and onboard camera equipment
• Repair and maintain fare collection systems (electronic and mechanical components)
• Perform maintenance and repair of radio communication systems and related technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED