Senior Electronic Technician

AC Transit is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Electronic Technician. Under general supervision, this position performs journey-level installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of electronic systems and equipment used by the District; in assigned maintenance facilities and in the field.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

• Installs, tests, and repairs fare boxes; computer-aided dispatch, fixed-point and mobile transmitting, receiving, and radio communications systems; audio-video equipment; and destination signs following manufacturers' specifications. Performs both corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Performs shop and field tests using diagnostic tools such as service monitors, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, audiometers, ammeters, and microwave test equipment. Tests for power output, audio quality, frequency sensitivity, and frequency selectivity.
• Calibrates and repairs test and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards to component level.
• Designs and fabricates templates, patterns, and communications mounts of materials that include metal, wood, and plastic.
• Oversees and inspects the work of contractors working on computer-aided dispatch, and radio communications equipment.
• Compiles and maintains computerized and paper records related to work completed, and inventory of parts, supplies, and materials used. Enters and retrieves data from District computer programs.
• Compiles and organizes updated manufacturers' specifications to keep service manuals current; and reports specification changes and parts substitutions to the Procurement department.
• May provide work-related information to other Electronics Technicians regarding accepted electronics industry and manufacturers' installation and maintenance procedures; as well as District policies and procedures.
• May work on high structures and open towers.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with an Associates degree in electronics from an accredited college; and/or successful completion of a recognized electronic technician training program.

A minimum of two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience as an electronics technician; including a combination of experience in at least two of the following areas: digital, analog, electro-mechanical, or industrial electronics.

Must possess or obtain and maintain a California Class C Driver License and meet the District's safe driving standards. Must be available to work a rotating assignment for 24 hour on-call duty and respond to emergency repair situations.

Must possess the physical condition necessary to: stand, walk, sit, pull, push, balance, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach occasionally or frequently; lift weights of up to 50 lbs occasionally, and between 50 and 75 lbs rarely; perform tasks occasionally in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and maintain mobility in order to travel locally and frequently to various locations within the AC Transit District to perform job functions.

• Medical
  - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs):
  Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – Met Life Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision
  - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer