Communications electronic technician
Location
Oakland, CA | United States
Job description
Pay Rate
SEIU Maint Worker III Grade 301
Step 76: $39.4808 to Step 99: $51.6090
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 occurring within the next twelve (12) months. Eligible candidates from this pool will be considered only after the evaluation of qualified SEIU Local 1021 BART employees has been completed.
Incumbents awarded position will be responsible for, under general supervision, troubleshoots, adjusting, installing, modifying, maintaining, and performing primary repair of communications equipment, devices, and systems; maintaining records of work performed; performing related works as assigned. Experience with Voice/Video Over IP experience is preferred.
Selection Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process", failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application.
The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
Application Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, 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 outside candidates.
External applicants may only apply online, at Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
- Adjusts, removes and replaces printed circuit boards.
- Installs, maintains and performs primary maintenance of amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, power supplies, filters, switchboards, controls, alarms and related electrical and electronic parts.
- Installs police and other vehicle base and equipment radios.
- Installs cabling and related apparatus for major voice and data communication systems.
- Installs maintenance vehicle detection devices; adjusts voltage, frequency, tuning and sensitivity of components.
- Replaces wiring, annunciators and switches and solders new connections.
- Isolates defective components, parts and wiring; identifies necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Determines and gathers necessary tools, equipment, parts and test apparatus for jobs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including clearing, lubricating, checking and adjusting all part and components.
- Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with lead, foreworkers, supervisors, or work requests, initiators and engineers.
- Reads and interprets manuals, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
- Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field; removes and may send equipment to component repair shops.
- Responds to computerized, telephone, and in-person requests for communications equipment maintenance.
- 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.
- Confirms that simple work orders and safe clearances have been provided when necessary and uses appropriate safety apparel and devices.
- Updates drawings to reflect field conditions.
- Prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems.
- 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.
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 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
- Current District PC applications such as excel, lotus notes, word, etc
- Mathematics used in communications maintenance including ladder logic
- Safety practices and procedures for communications equipment repair and maintenance
Skill/ Ability in:
- Assessing and troubleshooting both hardware and software problems in computerized electronic, electrical and mechanical communications equipment and systems down to the component level
- Installing, maintaining and repairing communications equipment
- Operating and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade
- Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics
- Keeping simple written records of work performed and parts and materials used
- Using current PC applications systems
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
- Operating the District’s radio and communication systems incompliance with District Rules, Regulations and Procedures
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