Transit Vehicle Electrical Technician

Transit Vehicle Electrical Technician# Careers## Transit Vehicle Electrical Technician Apply:
Richland, WA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
September 30, 2026 (11 days left to apply):
JR100079
** Salary:
** Position Range: $41.59 - $46.81
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Join the team that keeps the Tri-Cities moving!
**** OUR MISSION
** Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides exceptional and cost-effective transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development.
** OUR VALUES
** We value customer service, collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability and safety. Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission.
** NATURE OF POSITION
** Under general supervision, perform skilled testing, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation of onboard transit vehicle electronic and electrical systems — including communications, surveillance, CAD/AVL, transit signal priority (TSP), and mobile data systems — to support the reliability and fleetwide usability of vehicle technology. When other workload duties allow, perform a full range of mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work on transit, paratransit, support vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing gas, diesel, battery electric vehicles and hybrid-powered vehicles and support equipment.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Test, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and install electronic and electrical components and systems on revenue and support vehicles, including communications, surveillance/camera (CCTV/DVR), CAD/AVL, TSP, mobile data terminals, and other onboard technology systems.
* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on onboard surveillance, communications, mobile data, and other associated vehicle electronic systems.
* Install vehicle technology systems and associated equipment; configure and support onboard and shop computer hardware, software, peripherals, and web-based technologies.
* Troubleshoot solid-state and microprocessor-based control systems; diagnose hardware and software malfunctions and determine and execute the appropriate corrective action.
* Fabricate and install specialized electronic testing systems and fixtures; calibrate and repair test equipment.
* Inspect new microprocessor and solid-state systems installed by outside contractors or vendors for proper operation.
* Update and maintain technical documentation, including installation and configuration records, troubleshooting logs, vendor support records, inspection forms, work orders, and parts/inventory records.
* Participate in evaluating and recommending new vehicle technologies, systems, and equipment, and assist in related procedure development.
* When other workload duties allow, perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on transit, paratransit, and support vehicles, including engines (gas, diesel, battery electric, and hybrid drive), transmissions, differentials, steering and suspension components, air and hydraulic brake systems (including ABS/ATC), wheelchair lift systems, HVAC/air conditioning systems, and electrical subsystems such as multiplex systems, alternators, starters, and fuel injection systems.
* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance servicing on coaches and support vehicles, including lubrication, fuel, cooling, wheelchair lift, air conditioning, transmission, and farebox systems.
* Respond to road calls for emergency repairs as needed.
* Assist in familiarizing and cross-training other Fleet Maintenance staff on transit vehicle electronic and technology systems.
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