Bus Electronic Technician

Pay

Pay Range: $33.41 – $38.18 per hour.

About the role

Under general supervision, performs skilled preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, repairs and diagnostic work on electronic fare collection equipment, electronic destination signs, video surveillance systems, automatic passenger counters, radio system, and various other on‑board electronic equipment. May also perform additional mechanical related maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, repairs and maintenance of complex vehicle electronic systems on revenue vehicles, to board or component level.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, install and calibrate bus vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Use test instruments and equipment for installing, servicing and pre‑testing electronic equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic tests on systems and components with portable and on‑board test equipment; interpret current and voltage waveforms, graphs, drawings and schematics.
• Interpret circuit configurations and integrated circuit flow diagrams to develop and implement effective solutions for operational faults.
• Prepare written communication concerning the status of repairs completed, in progress, or outstanding.
• Maintain all work areas in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform a variety of repairs to power plants, air conditioning and heating systems, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and minor body repairs as assigned.
• Make road/service calls as required and operate DART vehicles when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or certification from an accredited technical program in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience in preventative and corrective maintenance on electronics.
• Pass a technical test.
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Endorsement; no DWI/DUI conviction within the last 60 months, no more than one DWI/DUI on record, and no more than two moving‑violation convictions within the last 36 months.
• Pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination, pre‑employment drug test, and random drug/alcohol testing as required.
• Obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to the position.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with supervisory and non‑supervisory employees and others inside DART.
• Proficiency with personal computer (PC) software applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to promote a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Strong functional and technical knowledge and skills; ability to make decisions independently and plan work assignments.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to interact effectively with a diverse customer population under pressure.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently, and able to communicate orally with the public, co‑workers, supervisors and managers.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.
• Problem‑solving ability for mechanical and technical issues.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short‑notice availability; may be required to travel to multiple work locations.
• Physical ability to be mobile 70‑80 % of the work time, lift objects up to 70 lb, work in crowded and tight spaces, and use standard devices weighing up to 50 lb.

Work Environment

Works in environments with exposure to dust, noise, temperature extremes, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while observing all safety policies, procedures, and protective equipment. The role may involve working in crowded and tight spaces and requires the use of personal protective clothing and devices.