Electronic Technician

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents and tourists, offering access to historic neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA operates 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services, providing more than 19 million rides each year.


International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Employment Opportunity

Wages for new employees are on a tiered scale based on the candidate's skills and experience, as approved by management at the time of hire. New employees will begin at 90% of the assigned rate/tier for the first six months .

JOB Title : Electronic Technician

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: non- exempt

STARTING pay rate: $26.51 hourly

j OB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the Electronic Technician performs electrical and electronic repair work required to maintain RTA vehicles and equipment.

REPORTS TO

Fleet Technology Manager

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB AT TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT

None

essential FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

• Test electrical and electronic circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and other diagnostic equipment
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Install, remove, and replace electrical and electronic components on vehicles and facilities
• Maintain and repair CAD/AVL systems and onboard camera equipment
• Repair and maintain fare collection systems (electronic and mechanical components)
• Perform maintenance and repair of radio communication systems and related technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have completed vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Three (3) or four (4) years' experience reading electrical diagrams, applying the diagrams in diagnosing, repairing, and troubleshooting direct current systems, preferably used in transit vehicles and equipment, such as alternators, generators, relays, circuit breakers, switches, circuit board repair, small electronic repair, and computer-based diagnostics.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to drive and possess a Valid Louisiana Driver's license

ESSENTIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or working at a workbench or computer
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of a full shift, including on uneven surfaces
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and walking
• Ability to work in multiple physical positions, including reaching and working at or above shoulder level
• Ability to lift and carry 10-60 pounds (minimum lifting requirement: 60 pounds)
• Ability to work at heights (platforms, man-lifts) and in confined spaces (pits, under equipment)
• Ability to wear required PPE and company-approved uniform
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including non-standard hours

This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under the RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (Non-USDOT). Drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.