Transportation Systems Technician

Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician

Salary: $66,504 - $94,036

Posting Date: 04/09/2026

Benefits:
Competitive Benefits Package:
CalPERS Retirement,
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, 457 Retirement plan, Flex Spending Account and Employer contribution into medical benefits as examples.

Performs a variety of specialized and technical electronic and mechanical duties in support of the District's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves technical and warranty issues including repair and replacement, wiring, and mechanical modifications.

Maintains and supports technical systems of the District's Transit master system; performs service change implementation and distributes files to all vehicles; conducts site visits, diagnoses defects, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces parts for Transit master equipment; supports District staff in resolving user issues. Maintains radio and data communications, surveillance system operations, and destination sign systems throughout the fleet; performs system equipment maintenance and makes necessary changes as directed.

Maintains, repairs, and supports the touchless pay system; analyzes system data; diagnoses and repairs component parts and reprograms system as needed; installs system devices. Creates new audible announcements to routes and/or stops related to service changes or by request. Monitors fleet radio towers, communication computers, and radio equipment to ensure connection with communications center; maintains and updates dispatch software utilized to record voice calls;

coordinates and assists with periodic maintenance and upkeep of radio towers with county radio personnel. Monitors and identifies capacity, performance, and security-related issues for telecommunications traffic to ensure continued, uninterrupted operation of systems; coordinates with other department staff to maintain network and systems security, virus prevention/troubleshooting and upgrades to ensure uptime. Changes fare sets on vehicle software as needed; maintains system across the fleet and routes file to vehicles when changes are required;

ensures vehicles are tracked utilizing Airlink and/or TM software; repairs or replaces hardware for the system. Maintains bus stop LED signs and program signs; repairs and replaces signs as needed; maintains solar battery banks for LED signs at bus stops; replaces batteries and performs maintenance.

Knowledge of radio/data communications, surveillance system operations, and destination sign systems associated with transit operations. Planning, installing, and troubleshooting cabling and wiring systems. Current radio/telecommunications practices, protocols, and principles; electrical and electronic systems and operations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve radio system configuration, electronic components, and perform related system maintenance. Work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, establish and maintain effective working relationships. Operate electric tools, testing equipment, safely work near live voltage.

Equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by college or technical school coursework in electronics, communications, or related field, and (3) years of technical support experience in electronics, mechanics, or related field. Possession of a California Class C driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment.

Candidates who qualify under protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation for applicant testing and/or examination, should notify the MST Human Resources at least one week prior to being scheduled for assessment.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer, providing fair and non-discriminatory employment practices.