Automatic Fare Collection Electronic Technician (SEIU) (External)

Job SummaryRide BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking qualified and motivated Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Electronic Technicians to support the maintenance, repair, and modification of the District's automatic fare collection systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that BART's fare collection equipment, including ticket vendors, dispensers, and fare gates, remains fully operational to support safe, reliable, and efficient transit service for the riding public.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electronic technician who wants to apply their technical expertise to a mission critical public transit system and contribute directly to the daily experience of hundreds of thousands of Bay Area riders.Examples Of DutiesRepairs, removes and replaces power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related electrical components.Adjusts, removes and replaces logic boards, sensors, magnetic reading/encoding devices and related electronic components.Adjusts, repairs, removes and replaces mechanical mechanisms and parts such as guides, rollers, bearings, gears, chains, belts.Installs new assemblies, parts and components for equipment modifications, new wiring, pins, and connectors.Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses equipment using oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, magnetic field testers, calipers and related devices.Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, checking and adjusting all parts and components.Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with foreworkers, supervisors, work request initiators and engineers.Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field, and removes and sends equipment to component repair shops, maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers and related data; prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems and vandalism.May modify new parts and equipment for compatibility with existing equipment and systems; may initiate recommendations for revised equipment operating instructions to reduce failure frequency.Minimum QualificationsEducation Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent and completion of an apprenticeship or technical training as an electronic technician. Experience One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment similar to the District's automatic fare collection equipment. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish parts and wiring, and read diagrams. Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Must be physically able to climb, stoop and crawl to reach work. Must be willing to work in exposure to live voltage and be willing to work underground and above ground level.Knowledge And SkillsKnowledge of: Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms Methods and procedures for the repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical automatic fare collection equipment Methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting automatic fare collection equipment Use and care of hand and power electronic and electro-mechanical testing and repair tools and equipment Safety practices and procedures pertaining to the work Skill/ Ability in: Assessing and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and mechanical automatic fare collection equipment problems down to the component level Installing, repairing and maintaining automatic fare collection equipment Using and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics Keeping written records of work performed and parts and materials used Communicating tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the workBenefitsThe San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. HighlightsMedical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)Dental CoverageVision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)Deferred Compensation & Roth 457Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)Holidays: 10 observed holidays and 3 floating holidaysLife Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverageAccidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceSurvivor Benefits through BARTShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent CareCommuter BenefitsFree BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.