Electronics Technician

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to use your talents and energy to conduct a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance task on electronic equipment for our bus team. The electronic equipment includes fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment either on site or in Electronic Shop.
• Bench troubleshoots defective microprocessor-based equipment to identify problem components and makes necessary repairs. This entails repairing through hole and surface mounting printed circuit board.
• Tests and troubleshoots fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems.
• Ensures spare equipment availability for use at the garages.
• Test radio, fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems to ensure proper operation.
• Installs fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems into buses.
• Operates motor vehicle to drive to remote locations to perform task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or certificate in electronics or related field.
• Experience in electronics, troubleshoot and repair PCB at component level required.
• Usage of hand tools, possess a valid non-provisionary motor vehicle license to operate a NJT vehicle, troubleshooting problems, reading schematics required.
• Able to solve problems, communicate in written form and orally, as well as following instructions.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & vision
• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid time off
• Starting Salary: $ /hour

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.