Communications Electronic Technician, SEIU (Pool Posting)

Marketing Statement

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

Pay Rate

SEIU Maint Worker III Grade 301

Step 76 : $41.88 to Step 99 : $54,75

Note : All external candidates will start at step 76.

Reports To

Communications Foreworker

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies occurring within the next twelve (12) months. Eligible candidates from this pool will be considered only after the evaluation of qualified SEIU Local 1021 BART employees has been completed.

Incumbents awarded position will be responsible for, under general supervision, troubleshoots, adjusting, installing, modifying, maintaining, and performing primary repair of communications equipment, devices, and systems; maintaining records of work performed; performing related works as assigned. Experience with Voice / Video Over IP experience is preferred.

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 selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills / performance test, written exam, and / or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Examples of Duties

• Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards.
• Installs, maintains and performs primary maintenance of amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, power supplies, filters, switchboards, controls, alarms and related electrical and electronic parts.
• Installs police and other vehicle base and equipment radios.
• Installs cabling and related apparatus for major voice and data communication systems.
• Installs maintenance vehicle detection devices; adjusts voltage, frequency, tuning and sensitivity of components.
• Replaces wiring, annunciators and switches and solders new connections.
• Isolates defective components, parts and wiring; identifies necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Determines and gathers necessary tools, equipment, parts and test apparatus for jobs.
• Positions assigned as test board operator may receive and relay information to technicians and foreworkers in the field, dispatch parts, update drawings and prepares maintenance checklists and parts lists.
• Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses both hardware and software equipment problems using computerized diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, pressure gauges, magnetic field testers, calipers, multi-meters, signal and tone generators and frequency standards, spectrum analyzers, test cards, special test equipment and related devices.
• Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including clearing, lubricating, checking and adjusting all part and components.
• Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with lead, foreworkers, supervisors, or work requests, initiators and engineers.
• Reads and interprets manuals, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
• Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field; removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
• Responds to computerized, telephone, and in-person requests for communications equipment maintenance.
• Maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers, and related data, using current District maintenance management software and other PC applications such as, excel, lotus notes, word, etc.
• Confirms that simple work orders and safe clearances have been provided when necessary and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices.
• Updates drawings to reflect field conditions.
• Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems.
• Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced and may include high-railed vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Possession of an associate degree in Electronics from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate of Achievement in Electronics from an accredited college, or completion of military training in electronics, or completion of a formal apprenticeship as an electronic technician and possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent. Experience The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time verifiable journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of communications equipment. Substitution In addition to the experience listed above, four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable electronic maintenance experience (i.e. maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electronic and / or electro- mechanical equipment) can be substituted for the education. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish wiring and parts, and read diagrams. Must be physically able to lift to waist level and carry up to 60 pounds. Must be physically able to climb, bend, stoop and crawl to reach work. Must be physically able to walk on uneven surfaces for long distances. Must be physically able to work in confined spaces. Must be physically able to work in exposure to live voltage and air contamination Must be physically able to work underground and on aerial structures. Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OHSA requirements. Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Knowledge and Skills

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Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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 employment@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.