Electronic Technician

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Technician works under general supervision in VTA’s Bus Maintenance division, performing skilled testing, diagnosis, repair, and installation of electronic systems and equipment. The role also involves testing and repairing communications systems, surveillance equipment, and related equipment to help keep VTA vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and operational. Work may take place at different maintenance facilities or involve emergency road-call repairs. The position may also include familiarizing other Electronic Technicians with appropriate work methods.

VTA’s Bus Maintenance division provides preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, servicing, and heavy repair for transit buses and service equipment. Its Overhaul and Repair department includes electronics and farebox repair, component overhaul, and heavy repair and rebuilding of engines, transmissions, and other components.

The position requires training, education, and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Electronic or Computer Technology and one year of electronic maintenance and repair experience. A valid California Class C driver’s license is required, along with the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B commercial license with passenger endorsement and LRV operator certification. The employee must be available to work weekends, holidays, and unusual hours.

Requirements

• Training, education, and experience equivalent to an associate degree (AA or AS) from an accredited college in Electronic or Computer Technology.
• One year of experience in electronic maintenance and repair.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement and an LRV operator certification.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.
• Knowledge of solid-state circuitry diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of test equipment and tools used to repair, maintain, and install electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronic and electrical equipment and circuits, analog and digital control systems, and general shop safety procedures.
• Ability to test and repair electronic and electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to keep current with developments in repair methods and procedures and learn operating system languages as required.
• Ability to prepare written reports, document defects and repairs, and perform computer-related data input and retrieval.
• Ability to understand and use technical information in repair manuals, service change bulletins, technical documents, and parts and supply manuals.
• Ability to learn and stay current on technologies introduced in transit industries as they relate to bus and light rail vehicle electronic maintenance.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, or modify electronic and electrical components and defective parts in equipment and system controls.
• Troubleshoot solid-state electronic systems.
• Fabricate and install special electronic testing systems.
• Service and maintain microprocessor control systems.
• Inspect new microprocessor and solid-state systems installed by contractors.
• Calibrate and repair test equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory and computer inventory records.
• Prepare activity and status reports and document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.
• Operate a computer for related data input and retrieval.
• Work at various maintenance facilities on a project basis or respond to road calls for emergency repairs.
• May familiarize other Electronic Technicians with proper work methods.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• VTA is recognized by the County of Santa Clara Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program for creating supportive workplaces for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree