Electronic Technician, Systems Technology​/Radio

Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Electronic Technician - Systems Technology/Radio (8092) Local 1300 — Open to all qualified applicants. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply to provide customer service to the citizens of Maryland. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for Electronic Technician - Radio. The Electronic Technician will engage in diagnosis, calibration, repair, and overhaul of electronic, logic, digital equipment, and electro-mechanical devices as operated by the MTA. Maintain all records and forms in conformance with regulations and MTA requirements. Must have knowledge in electro-mechanical devices, communications equipment, and complex electronic circuitry. Must be able to understand and operate special test equipment to support maintenance and repairs, operate maintenance vehicles, and perform other duties within the Radio department.

The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland. The current work schedule varies on a 24-hour shift.

Experience: Two (2) years of radio experience diagnosing and repairing radio transceivers, two-way radio, logic systems, digital circuitry, and electro-mechanical devices. Applicants must be able to perform the duties as outlined above.

Examination: If you meet the qualifications, you will be notified, via email, to take the written examinations required for this position.

Must be able to obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator license before the end of a 90-day probationary period. Maintaining this license becomes a requirement of employment. Must possess a valid driver s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Maryland.

• Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Attend safety meetings, be aware of hazards, and report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.
• To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere may result in disciplinary action up to termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
• To Apply:
  
  You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form MJ-45) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Ensure the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the requirements shown above. Include all relevant experience, including part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or other relevant experience within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
• If you have held more than one position at the same employer, list each position and the length of time held.
• Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy, including possible drug testing.
• Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at  Meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow MDOT s Online Employment Center instructions.
• Applicants with degrees granted outside the United States must provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as International Credential Evaluation (WES).
• The incumbent in this position will be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
• MDOT MDTA is not sponsoring new employees for H-1B visas at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• The MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex or sexual orientation.