Definition

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Electric Fleet Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Class Characteristics

The Electronics Technician performs the full range of duties requiring technical knowledge of electronics, computers, and mechanical maintenance and repair terminology, processes, and procedures within the bus and associated support equipment. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive technical background.

Examples of Essential Functions (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs general maintenance and troubleshooting tasks necessary to keep in-vehicle information technology systems in operable condition, including inspecting/testing, and replacing parts; monitoring equipment to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment

• Repairs, replaces, or modifies electronic and electrical components and defective parts for a variety of equipment and systems controls.
• Inspects new microprocessor and solid state systems installed by contractors.
• Maintains documentation of services provided to each item for the Authority’s evaluation.
• Installs and maintains fare boxes, head signs, and message boards.
• Installs, maintains, and performs periodic maintenance on the Authorities radio equipment
• Ensures security protection for all in-vehicle computers, networks, data hard drives and other computer media, and information owned or generated by AVTA or associated with the work performed by the Authority.

• Responds to calls from users about problems; diagnoses and repairs computer hardware and peripheral equipment problems; interfaces with vendor when other services are needed; tests and evaluates new hardware; keeps user informed of progress.

• Researches, specifies, recommends, and arranges for the purchase of new and replacement in-vehicle technological equipment.

• Tests, evaluates, and recommends new hardware; tests and evaluates new software.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, including inspecting/testing equipment, replacing parts, cleaning equipment, and cleaning work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

• Maintains an inventory of all work activities as appropriate.
• Performs maintenance and repairs for the Authority’s electric vehicle charging stations
• Provides technical assistance to the contract service provider maintenance team.
• Communicate any needs or concerns directly to supervisor to insure the success of the electrification program.
• Responds to maintenance and repair emergency situations as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Windows operating systems; wireless network systems.

• Basic solid state circuitry diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures.
• Test equipment and tools needed in the repair, maintain, and install electronic and electrical systems and equipment.
• Theory and principles of electronic and electrical equipment and circuits.
• Analog and digital control systems.
• Principles of project development and management.
• Back up and system mirroring processes.
• Current technology in the areas of microcomputer hardware and software.
• Current technology and implementation techniques of single-user and multi-user computer windows-based systems.
• A variety of simple to complex software, including transportation software and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Computers and applicable software applications.
• Good understanding of the theory of inductive energy transfer.
• Safety principles, practices, and procedures of fleet maintenance, including equipment and hazardous materials.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Maintain professional business relationships with management, co-workers and outside vendor or contractor representatives.

• Professionally communicate any concerns or needs in a respectful and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and conduct preventative maintenance inspections on in-vehicle LED display screens, fare collection systems and other related information technology systems.

• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.

• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents including parts and supply manuals.

• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to in-vehicle information technology systems.

• Manage multiple projects, including coordinating, leading meetings, and producing project status reports.
• Provide technical advice and consultation to ensure efficient computer utilization.
• Maintain confidential information, records, and files.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience: Five years of hands-on experience performing electronic, computer, and mechanical maintenance and repair in support of transit buses, and support vehicle fleet related to transit bus accessories, computer hardware and software.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by the completion of a mechanical apprenticeship and three(3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of various types of facilities and light and heavy equipment and vehicles.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to work in a standard shop setting and use and operate a variety of tools, power tools, equipment and machinery; to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; to identify mechanical issues, to identify and locate parts and repair tools/equipment, to inspect, analyze and diagnose problems with automobiles, trucks, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance and construction equipment; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to read various dials, gauges and identify color-coded cables and wires; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The job involves walking and working on slippery or uneven surfaces. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees partially work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to potentially hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in a centralized maintenance shop and may be exposed to loud noise levels vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, paint fumes, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and/or moving parts, and moving objects or other vehicles. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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