Electronic Technician Fare Collections

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) seeks an Electronic Technician to join our team. This position is open to all qualified employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, performs, and completes any assigned work related to the Fare Collection System equipment across various locations associated with MTA operations.
• Setting up equipment for testing and conducting repairs, replacements, and adjustments with minimal supervision.
• Observing, identifying, and reporting unsafe or irregular conditions.
• Exercising sound judgment regarding all aspects of assigned duties.
• Maintaining all records and forms in compliance with MTA regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience working in the field of electro-mechanics, including logic systems, digital circuitry, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Substitution: Up to four years of the required experience may be substituted for completion of a four-year vocational or technical high school course of instruction in electronics, electricity, mechanics, and/or electro-mechanical maintenance or a related field, formal technical training, or on-the-job training in an approved apprenticeship program.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations, or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Employees may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements.
• Employees may be exposed to a variety of hazards that require the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment.
• Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

Benefits

The Maryland Transit Administration offers excellent benefits. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately. The MTA is an equal opportunity employer.