Journeyman Electronic Technician - Orange County Transportation Authority

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under supervision, diagnose, maintains, inspects, repairs, and replaces electro-mechanical and electronic equipment such as fare collection equipment, destination signs, and mobile communication equipment.

The starting pay rate for this position is $32.26 an hour. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Current top wage is $41.43 after 36 months. 

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

• Diagnoses and repairs electro-mechanical and electronic devices, including board repair of discrete components.
• Trains and/or functionally leads other electronic technicians.
• Diagnoses and replaces vehicle electronic related equipment.
• Operates test instruments, including oscilloscope, VOM, function generators, frequency counters, etc.
• Uses typical repair tools, including hand tools, soldering and desoldering, power tools, etc.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Performs diagnosis, removal, installation, and repair of vehicle communication equipment.
• Performs related duties as directed.

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)  and/or experience equivalent to two years, which has led to the ability to perform the duties of this position.  Up to two years of full-time training or education in basic electrical theory, repair, maintenance, and safety procedures at a recognized trade school.  An apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, electro-mechanic, and electronic devices and components.
• Safe workmanship and acceptable industry standard practice.
• Schematic interpretation, symbolic logic, and flow charts.
• Test equipment and calibration.
• Function and testing of discrete analog/digital components.
• Basic personal computer operation.

Ability to:

• Use automated maintenance system.
• Train and lead other technicians.
• Work various shifts and locations within an electronic repair shop.
• Read and understand schematics, and the design, drawing, and fabrication of circuits, including a bill of materials.
• Use electrical, electro-mechanic, and electronic devices and components; test equipment and calibration; and personal computer.

Safety Sensitive:

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655.  Please refer to the OCTA Drug and Alcohol Policy Manual for additional information.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.