• Mechanic Helper D- Electronic Bench Technician

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Alexandria, VA)


    Mechanic Helper D- Electronic Bench Technician

    Job ID:

    250850

    Location:

    VA -Telegraph Road Facil

    Full/Part Time:

    Full-Time

     

    Posting Open-Close

     

    09/29/2025

     

    -

     

    10/13/2025

     

    Union

     

    689

    Regular/Temporary:

    Regular

    Job Description

    This job opening is being used to fill current and future vacant positions in this classification at various shifts, locations and assigned days off.

     

    **ORDER OF PREFERENCE:** The selection for Maintenance and Construction is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction District, System-Wide (L689), Authority-Wide and external candidates, respectively.

    **Minimum Qualifications** :

    Minimum** **Education

    + High School Diploma or GED with Vocational or technical training in General electronics, with emphasis onPCboardrepair,Institute forInterconnectingandPackagingElectronicCircuitsIPC- 7711 B/7721 B certification for rework of electronic assemblies, repair and modification of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies

     

    _Twelve_** **_(12)_** **_months after_** **_an_** **_employee achieves_** **_a_** **_particular_** **_grade_** **_level_** **_(i.e._** **_Grades_** **_D,_** **_C, B,_** **_A_** **_and AA), he/she shall advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed the required written and practical test(s), acquired the applicable certifications and has met the other_** **_requirements._

    Minimum** **Experience

    + **Level Helper** - One (1) year of experience working with electronics in assembly/repair production environment with duties to include troubleshooting and repair

    + The following can be substituted for one (1) year full-time work experience at ALL levels; three (3) years high school electrician training; two (2) years technical school electrician training or four (4) years college electrician training. Shorter periods of training require two (2) months additional experience for each month short on the training requirement.

    Minimum** **Certification/Licensure

    + N/A

    Preferred** **Qualifications

    + Associate'sdegree,orvocationalortechnicalschool degree

     

    Medical Group

     

    Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

    Summary

    The Mechanic Electronic Bench Technician is responsible for aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying and overhauling electronic and electromechanical equipment sent to the Systems Maintenance repair shop. In addition, the employee also calibrates and certifies precision measuring equipment and assists in developing internal calibration standards using advanced principles of metrology as established by the National Bureau of Standards (NBS).

    Essential Functions

    Principal** **Job** **Duties

    + Performsmajorrepairs, inspections,adjustments,testing, lubricationandmaintenanceon assigned Systems equipment to return equipment to a serviceable condition.

    + Modifies,renovates,andoverhaulsprecision measuringinstruments,diagnosingandisolatingall malfunctions for repair.

    + Inspects,calibrates,andcertifies instruments.

    + Observessystemcomponentsanddevicesinoperationandusescomplex electronictest equipment and other specialized tools to detect potential failures or locate causes of malfunctions·.

    + Testsrepairedcomponentstoensureworkdonehasbeenperformed withinacceptable standards.

    + Completesconfigurationcontrol documentationfortheinstallation,maintenance,andmodification of systems equipment.

    Other** **Duties

    + Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

     

    The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

     

    Evaluation Criteria

     

    Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

    Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

    + Skills and/or behavioral assessment

    + Personal interview

    + Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

    + Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

    + Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

    + Review of a current motor vehicle report

     

    Closing

     

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

     

    This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.