• Electronics Technician

    NJ Transit (Newark, NJ)


    Electronics Technician

     

    Bus Maintenance

    Job Description:

    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 our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning 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: $36.47 /hour

     

    NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.