Communications Electronic Technician, SEIU (Pool Posting)

Job Summary

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.

Pay Rate: SEIU Maint Worker III Grade 301 Step 76: $42.72 to Step 99: $55.84 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 that will occur within the next twelve (12) months. The Communications Electronic Technician position plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of BART's complex communications infrastructure throughout the transit system. Current assignments support a wide range of mission-critical communications technologies that enable rail operations, emergency response coordination, public safety communications, voice and data transmission, and maintenance connectivity across the District.

Incumbents awarded the position will be responsible for, under general supervision, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, modifying, maintaining, and performing primary repair of communications equipment, devices, and systems; maintaining records of work performed; performing related work as assigned.

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

• Experience maintaining complex communications and electronic systems in a transportation, industrial, utilities, military, or public safety environment.
• Knowledge of analog and digital communications systems, radio frequency systems, electronic circuitry, and network-connected communications equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities involving both hardware and software systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to prioritize assignments, respond effectively to service interruptions, and work safely in active operational environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting Voice over IP (VoIP), Video over IP, IP-based communications systems, fiber optics, and networked communications infrastructure is highly desirable.

Selection Process: This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. All full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before external candidates.

All EXTERNAL and current non-SEIU applicants must apply online at Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to their application or bid form to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application or bid form in its entirety. Only information included on the application or bid form and resume at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application and bid form materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications and bid forms received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. External applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

All applications and bid forms will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug screen, which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

1. Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards.
2. Installs, maintains and performs primary maintenance of amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, power supplies, filters, switchboards, controls, alarms and related electrical and electronic parts.
3. Installs police and other vehicle base and equipment radios.
4. Installs cabling and related apparatus for major voice and data communication systems.
5. Installs maintenance vehicle detection devices; adjusts voltage, frequency, tuning and sensitivity of components.
6. Replaces wiring, annunciators and switches and solders new connections.
7. Isolates defective components, parts and wiring; identifies necessary repairs and adjustments.
8. Determines and gathers necessary tools, equipment, parts and test apparatus for jobs.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including clearing, lubricating, checking and adjusting all part and components.
12. Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with lead, foreworkers, supervisors, or work requests, initiators and engineers.
13. Reads and interprets manuals, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
14. Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field; removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
15. Responds to computerized, telephone, and in-person requests for communications equipment maintenance.
16. 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.
17. Confirms that simple work orders and safe clearances have been provided when necessary and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices.
18. Updates drawings to reflect field conditions.
19. Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems.
20. 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

Knowledge of: Operating principles of radio-wave signal and carrier voice and data communication systems and equipment, digital electronics and electrical circuitry Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installation, preventive maintenance and primary repair of communications systems and equipment Procedures and equipment for diagnosing and troubleshooting communications equipment problems Use and care of hand and power testing and repair tools and equipment