Train Control Electronic Technician; External

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both:
1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and
2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART looks for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast‑paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school, and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

BART is looking for a hands‑on, curious, and safety‑minded Train Control Electronic Technician to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with the electronic and electro‑mechanical systems that power BART’s train control network — from switches and signals to circuit boards and sensors. You will troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, install new components, and keep equipment in top shape using a wide range of tools and diagnostic devices.

Hourly rate of pay: $42.72 (Step 76) – $55.84 (Step 99). External candidates will start at Step 76.

Train Control Foreworker

Variable

• Electronic systems troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of signal and train control equipment
• Safety awareness and compliance in an operational rail environment
• Technical documentation and communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

• Repairs, removes and replaces power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related electrical components.
• Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards, sensors, speed encoding devices and related electronic components.
• Adjusts, repairs, removes and replaces mechanical mechanisms and parts such as gears, springs, clutches and rods.
• Installs new assemblies, parts and components for equipment modifications; installs new wiring, pins, and connectors.
• Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses hardware and software equipment problems using digital diagnostics tools, oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, pressure gauges, magnetic field testers, calipers, multi‑meters, signal and tone generators, test cards and related devices.
• May fabricate special test equipment and prototype train control equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, checking and adjusting all parts and components.
• Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with foreworkers, supervisors, work request initiators and engineers.
• Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
• Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field and removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
• Responds to computerized, telephone and in‑person requests for yard and train control 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 where 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 specialized high‑rail vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.

An Associate’s degree in electronics from an accredited college; 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.

One (1) year of full‑time equivalent verifiable experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing computerized, electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish wiring, parts, and…