Job Details

Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

This position is ideal for individuals with strong technical skills who enjoy troubleshooting complex electronic systems and want a stable career supporting one of the nation's leading transit systems. Transit Vehicle Electronic Technicians work as part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical systems on BART revenue vehicles. Under general supervision, technicians perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, repair and replace components, and verify system functionality for propulsion, train control, braking, HVAC, communications, door control, lighting, and auxiliary electrical systems. Work often occurs during non-revenue hours and requires strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include performing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance; troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical systems; responding to vehicle operating issues in the field; interpreting engineering drawings and schematics; using diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring tools; and documenting all work performed in compliance with established standards.

Successful candidates will bring a strong electronics background, commitment to safety, and the flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency overtime.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Diagnosing and repairing operational problems in electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance and modifications to electronic systems and components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, manuals, and schematics.
• Using and maintaining diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring tools.
• Compliance with safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under time-sensitive conditions.
• Dependability, adaptability, and willingness to work non-standard schedules.

Selection Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process." Failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application. The Talent Acquisition Division will screen bids/applications/resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, a written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Current non-SEIU applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Current non-SEIU applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties, and are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Online applications are considered to provide supplemental information and should not be considered a substitute for the bid form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Examples of Duties

1. 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.
2. Troubleshoots and performs primary maintenance on such systems, removing and replacing components as required to enable vehicles to be returned to revenue service.
3. Responds to and assesses transit vehicle operating problems in the field.
4. Makes field repairs to vehicles, provides technical information to central operations and maintenance control staff regarding equipment status and safety.
5. Performs major repair of vehicles involved in accidents.
6. Performs modifications to revenue vehicle electronic and electro-mechanical systems, as directed by engineering and supervisory staff.
7. Suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.
8. 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.
9. Performs secondary dismantling and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
10. Verifies performance of new or modified systems or equipment.
11. Works closely with transit vehicle mechanics in troubleshooting problems and performing primary repairs.
12. Reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders.
13. Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
14. Documents work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate 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). Four (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.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of: Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry, and associated mechanical mechanisms, methods, equipment and materials used in the primary maintenance and repair of a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, components and equipment. Use and care of testing and power and hand tools of the trade. Troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques. Shop arithmetic as required for the trade. Safety practices pertaining to the work.

Skill in: Diagnosing and repairing operational problems in a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, components and equipment. Performing preventive maintenance on and modifications to electronic systems and components. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, manuals and work orders. Using and maintaining hand and power tools and testing equipment of the trade. Understanding and following oral and written directions. Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at ...@bart.gov. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Benefits

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year