Electronics Technician

Job Title

Golden Empire Transit District

$23.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Bakersfield

Under general direction, performs maintenance and repairs relating to fareboxes, destination signs, automatic vehicle locator equipment, passenger counters, video surveillance systems, two-way radio system and onboard infotainment equipment. Performs miscellaneous electronic/electrical repairs and installs facility cable and data lines. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
An incumbent in this classification performs responsible technical work of a moderately complex nature. Work assigned to this position involves the application of specialized knowledge and abilities in the area of passenger vehicle electronics installation and maintenance. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This classification reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Manager. This position does not supervise.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethical Public Service:
Embody and uphold ethical work standards, adherence to workplace policies and regulatory compliance requirements. Accurate Data Record-Keeping:
Adequate computer skills and ability to accurately record vehicle maintenance records electronically. Effective Communication & Collaboration :
Work collaboratively alongside other Department/District team members, supervisors, managers and others contacted in the course and scope of work. Technical knowledge in

Functional Area:

Knowledge of complex electronic operations; repair and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and systems; two-way radio systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Assists with setting up new vehicles, products and service information within the fleet maintenance software system to document vehicle maintenance history.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on fareboxes, video surveillance equipment, destination signs, automatic vehicle location equipment, two-way radios, infotainment systems, and miscellaneous on-board electronic equipment.
• Performs repairs on fareboxes, video surveillance equipment, destination signs, automatic vehicle location equipment, two-way radios, infotainment systems, cash box receiver vault, coin counter, door access system, methane detection system, and miscellaneous on-board electronic equipment.
• Perform repairs, modifications, troubleshooting, calibration, removal and installation of complex electronic systems and equipment on transit vehicles.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Tests and calibrates electronic equipment using established test procedures; operates diagnostic test equipment, function generators, oscilloscopes, measuring test sets, meters, and other devices required to maintain electronic systems and equipment.
• Utilizes various schematics, blueprints, wire lists, equipment manuals, and other resources to repair electronic equipment.
• Performs service calls to repair farebox, destination signs, AVL equipment or related electronic repairs.
• Troubleshoots defective microprocessor-based equipment to identify problem components and makes necessary repairs.
• Maintains facility surveillance system and administers the facility door access system.
• Ensures fareboxes are ready for service daily and refills farebox card stock as needed.
• Ensures spare electronic equipment availability; research, order, receive and inventory electronic parts for repairs.
• Possess knowledge of the District's Environmental Policy and performs assigned tasks in accordance with the environmental regulations, permit regulations, District environmental policies and procedures that have been communicated to them.
• Enters data into computer and prepares variety of transit maintenance reports.
• Maintains sound client/customer/vendor business relationships.
• Assist mechanics in trouble shooting vehicular electronic systems including, but not limited to, wheelchair lifts, lighting and electronic engine controls.
• Administer warranty repairs and ship defective parts to vendors for…