Installation Technician

Farebox Installation Technician (Temporary, Overnight) ESP Enterprises, Inc. | Spokane, WA | 2 positions ESP Enterprises, Inc. is hiring two local technicians for a farebox replacement project on the Spokane Transit Authority bus fleet. This is a temporary, full-time overnight role running from late October through early December. Project Details Location: Spokane Transit Authority Primary Garage, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 Duration: October 28 – December 6, 2026 Schedule: Monday – Friday: 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM Saturdays (as required): 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM Sundays (as required): 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM Pay: $25 – $28 per hour, depending on experience Completion Bonus: $500 for technicians who stay through the end of the project (December 6, 2026) Responsibilities Base replacement: Remove existing farebox units from bus floor mounts and install new fareboxes with new cable routing. Precision assembly: Reinstall complete farebox systems to the specified torque (165 in-lbs / 13.8 ft-lbs). Cable routing: Secure cables with proper slack loops to allow full range of movement. System testing: Run basic functional tests to verify communications and cashbox door operation. Quality control: Make sure every installation meets ESP and LECIP specifications and safety standards. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience installing low-voltage electronic equipment Mechanical aptitude for removing and installing components with hand tools (electric and pneumatic tools are prohibited on certain hardware) Cable management skills, including routing, securing, and creating service loops Electrical termination skills for 12V and 24V power sources, connectors, and grounding systems Ability to work to precise specifications, including torque values and anti-seize application Hands-on experience with: Identifying and handling electronic components Electrical connectors and terminations Hand tools and precision instruments Cable routing in confined spaces Vibration damping and strain relief installation Preferred: Experience in the transit or transportation industry Physical Requirements Able to lift and maneuver farebox units weighing approximately 80 lbs, including lifting them off their bases for modification Comfortable working in tight spaces on buses Able to stand, bend, and crouch for extended periods Fine manual dexterity for detailed connector work Good close-up vision for identifying small components Work Environment Overnight shifts in an active transit maintenance facility Detailed technical procedures that must be followed exactly Team-based work on more complex installations Clean work practices around sensitive electronics Additional Requirements Must pass a background check for transit facility access Subject to random drug and alcohol testing Reliable attendance is essential to meet the project timeline Reliable transportation to and from overnight shifts Required Tools (Technician-Provided) Drill with 2 batteries and charger Flush cutters Wire strippers Crimper Phillips and flathead screwdrivers (or a multi-bit screwdriver) Headlamp Standard (SAE) socket set up to 9/16" Standard (SAE) wrench set up to 9/16" Tool bag Required PPE (Technician-Provided) Safety glasses Work gloves Composite-toe work boots #J-18808-Ljbffr ESP Enterprises, Inc.