ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Salary: $45.70 - $57.09 Hourly

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Regular Employee

Job Number: 2400233-3

Cabinet: OPERATIONS

Cost Center: 5430 - REVENUE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Opening Date: 05/14/2025

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ATU

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses and other vehicles.

Examples of Duties

Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm system on coaches and other Metro vehicles

Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on the component level of electronic communication equipment including, but not limited to, mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, hand sets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones and amplifiers

Performs bench repairs to circuit boards to the component level on electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to bill modules, coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards, and related electromechanical modules

Installs electronic communication and other electronic equipment, including fareboxes, on coaches and other Metro vehicles

Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting of electronic equipment

Removes electronic communications equipment, including fareboxes from vehicles taken out of service

Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on modules and assemblies

Maintains automatic vehicle monitoring equipment on coaches

Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity

Suggests modifications in electronic communications and fare collection equipment and servicing methods to improve performance and reliability

Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment

Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a 2 year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory OR

3 years' experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment

Must have a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable

Valid California Class C driver's license Essential Knowledge

Knowledge

Methods, materials and equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the Installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment Including, but not limited to two-way radio, public address and electronic headsign and farebox systems

Vehicle operations and safety Abilities

Install and maintain analog and digital electronic communications and two-way radio equipment, read electronic schematic diagrams and equipment specifications

Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns

Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools

Follow oral and written instructions

Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Tolerate various working conditions, including extended exposure to outdoors, noise, fumes, and all types of weather

Work independently with minimum supervision

Safely operate Metro vehicles Special Conditions

Must have normal color vision

Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

Must be able to qualify for surety bonding

Must provide own tools of the trade

Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations (AS)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

LACMTA BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Group Life Insurance

Holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Pension plan

Social Security coverage

Transportation passes

Credit union

Tuition assistance

Deferred Compensation 401 (k)

Thrift plan

Employee Assistance Program

Jury duty

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Do you possess a valid Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?

Yes

No

03

Are you a current Metro employee?

Yes

No

04

If you indicated being a current Metro employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

05

Have you graduated from a 2-year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory?

Yes

No

06

Do you possess a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)?

Yes

No

07

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment.

No relevant experience

Less than 3 years

3 years or more

08

For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A. Please describe your relevant experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of two-way radios and digital equipment.

Required Question