Electronics Technician

Bus Maintenance

Job Description:

Forbes List of America's Best-in-State Employers 2021, 2022 & 2023

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to use your talents and energy to conduct a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance task on electronic equipment for our bus team. The electronic equipment includes fare collection, destination sign, Smartbus and video surveillance systems.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment either on site or in Electronic Shop.

• Bench troubleshoots defective microprocessor based equipment to identify problem components and makes necessary repairs. This entails repairing through hole and surface mounting printed circuit board.

• Tests and troubleshoots fare collection, destination sign, smartbus and video surveillance systems.

• Ensures spare equipment availability for use at the garages.

• Test radio, fare collection, destination sign, smartbus and video surveillance systems to ensure proper operation.

• Installs fare collection, destination sign, smartbus and video surveillance systems into buses.

• Operates motor vehicle to drive to remote locations to perform task.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or certificate in electronics or related field.

• Experience in electronics, troubleshoot and repair PCB at component level required.

• Usage of hand tools, possess a valid non-provisionary motor vehicle license to operate a NJT vehicle, troubleshooting problems, reading schematics required.

• Able to solve problems, communicate in written form and orally, as well as following instructions.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & vision

• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan

• Growth Opportunities

• Paid time off

• Starting Salary: $35.08 /hour

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.