Senior Electronic Technician

About the role

This position performs journey-level installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of electronic systems and equipment used by the District; in assigned maintenance facilities and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, and repairs fare boxes; computer-aided dispatch, fixed-point and mobile transmitting, receiving, and radio communications systems; audio-video equipment; and destination signs following manufacturers' specifications.
• Performs both corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Performs shop and field tests using diagnostic tools such as service monitors, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, audiometers, ammeters, and microwave test equipment.
• Tests for power output, audio quality, frequency sensitivity, and frequency selectivity.
• Calibrates and repairs test and diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards to component level.
• Designs and fabricates templates, patterns, and communications mounts of materials that include metal, wood, and plastic.
• Oversees and inspects the work of contractors working on computer-aided dispatch, and radio communications equipment.
• Compiles and maintains computerized and paper records related to work completed, and inventory of parts, supplies, and materials used.
• Enters and retrieves data from District computer programs.
• Compiles and organizes updated manufacturers' specifications to keep service manuals current; and reports specification changes and parts substitutions to the Procurement department.
• May provide work-related information to other Electronics Technicians regarding accepted electronics industry and manufacturers' installation and maintenance procedures; as well as District policies and procedures.
• May work on high structures and open towers.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with an Associates degree in electronics from an accredited college; and/or successful completion of a recognized electronic technician training program.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience as an electronics technician; including a combination of experience in at least two of the following areas: digital, analog, electro-mechanical, or industrial electronics.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain and maintain a California Class C Driver License and meet the District's safe driving standards.
• Must be available to work a rotating assignment for 24 hour on-call duty and respond to emergency repair situations.

Special Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical condition necessary to: (1) stand, walk, sit, pull, push, balance, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach occasionally or frequently; (2) lift weights of up to 50 lbs occasionally, and between 50 and 75 lbs rarely; (3) perform tasks occasionally in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (4) maintain mobility in order to travel locally and frequently to various locations within the AC Transit District to perform job functions.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical condition necessary to: (1) stand, walk, sit, pull, push, balance, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach occasionally or frequently; (2) lift weights of up to 50 lbs occasionally, and between 50 and 75 lbs rarely; (3) perform tasks occasionally in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (4) maintain mobility in order to travel locally and frequently to various locations within the AC Transit District to perform job functions.

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY IBEW

Selection Process

The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits

The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.

Pension

All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/her District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing. In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEPRA: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/her District pension.

Group Life Insurance

Group Life Insurance is provided as part of the benefits package.

Holidays

Eleven (11) per year.

Free Transportation on AC Transit System

Free transportation on AC Transit system is provided as part of the benefits package.

Group Health Insurance

Group Health Insurance is provided as part of the benefits package.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is provided as part of the benefits package.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided as part of the benefits package.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Care
• Dependent Care
• Parking
• Transit

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses is provided as part of the benefits package.

Wellness Program

A Wellness Program is provided as part of the benefits package.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Union Representation

This position is represented by IBEW.

Required Question

Should you advance in our selection process, are you willing to be fingerprinted (Live Scan through DOJ) and your criminal history reviewed to meet District Standards?