Electronic Technician, Systems Technology/Radio

(8092) Local 1300 Open to all qualified applicants! Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply! Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? Description Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for Electronic Technician - Radio. The Electronic Technician will engage in diagnosis, calibration, repair, and overhaul of all electronic, logic, and digital equipment and electro‑mechanical devices, as operated by the MTA. Maintain all records and forms in conformance with all regulations and in accordance with the requirements of the MTA. Must have knowledge in the areas of electro‑mechanical devices, communications equipment, and complex electronic circuitry. Must be able to understand and operate special test equipment to support maintenance and repairs, operate maintenance vehicles, and perform various other duties associated within the Radio department. The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland. The work schedule hours vary on a 24‑hour shift. Qualifications Experience: Two (2) years of radio experience diagnosing and repairing radio transceivers, two‑way radio, logic systems, digital circuitry, and electro‑mechanical devices. Applicants must be able to perform the duties as outlined above. Examination If you meet the qualifications, you will be notified, via email, to take the written examinations required for this position. Licenses & Certifications Must be able to obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator license before the end of a 90‑day probationary period. Maintaining this license becomes a requirement of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Maryland. Additional Information Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. To Apply You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form MJ-45) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience in your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part‑time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Note Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy, to include possible drug testing. Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as International Credential Evaluation (WES), The incumbent in this position will be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711, TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service. Equal Opportunity Employer The MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed, Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation. The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer!! Issue Date: 02/06/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr