Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician

Under general supervision , performs skilled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, primary and some secondary repair, and modification to a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and components found in revenue vehicles; performs related work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EducationAssociate in Science degree in electronics from an accredited community college or an Electronics Credential from an accredited electronics certificate program, or its equivalent (i.e., completion of a military electronics training program). SubstitutionFour (4) years of verifiable full-time work experience in electronic maintenance (troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment) can be substituted for the education.Other Requirements:Must possess adequate color vision and be physically capable of working in confining workspaces and lifting equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off hours shifts and occasional emergency overtime.Must be able to climb ladders to perform railcar maintenance work. Examples of Duties Following a pre-established schedule, performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of electronic and related electro-mechanical systems found on transit vehicles, including those associated with propulsion, train control, brake control, air conditioning, annunciation, communications, door control, lighting, and auxiliary electrical supply.  Troubleshoots and performs primary maintenance on such systems, removing and replacing components as required to enable vehicles to be returned to revenue service. Responds to and assesses transit vehicle operating problems in the field. Makes field repairs to vehicles, provides technical information to central operations and maintenance control staff regarding equipment status and safety. Performs major repair of vehicles involved in accidents. Performs modifications to revenue vehicle electronic and electro-mechanical systems, as directed by engineering and supervisory staff.  Suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.  Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; may fabricate new testing equipment as required for use on new components and systems.  Performs secondary dismantling and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical systems.  Verifies performance of new or modified systems or equipment.  Works closely with transit vehicle mechanics in troubleshooting problems and performing primary repairs.  Reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders.  Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.  Documents work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified safety procedures.

Created: 2025-06-08