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NJ Transit Electronics Technician in Newark, New Jersey
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 customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.
Summary
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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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, Experience, and Qualifications:
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.