ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Salary: $46.18 - $57.57 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number:
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 5430 - REVENUE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ATU

Description
Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses and other vehicles.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm system on coaches and other Metro vehicles
• Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on the component level of electronic communication equipment including, but not limited to, mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, hand sets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones and amplifiers
• Performs bench repairs to circuit boards to the component level on electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to bill modules, coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards, and related electromechanical modules
• Installs electronic communication and other electronic equipment, including fareboxes, on coaches and other Metro vehicles
• Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting of electronic equipment
• Removes electronic communications equipment, including fareboxes from vehicles taken out of service
• Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on modules and assemblies
• Maintains automatic vehicle monitoring equipment on coaches
• Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity
• Suggests modifications in electronic communications and fare collection equipment and servicing methods to improve performance and reliability
• Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a 2 year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory OR
• 3 years' experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment
• Must have a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
• Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Essential Knowledge
Knowledge

• Methods, materials and equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the Installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment Including, but not limited to two-way radio, public address and electronic headsign and farebox systems
• Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities

• Install and maintain analog and digital electronic communications and two-way radio equipment, read electronic schematic diagrams and equipment specifications
• Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Tolerate various working conditions, including extended exposure to outdoors, noise, fumes, and all types of weather
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Safely operate Metro vehicles

Special Conditions

• Must have normal color vision
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Must be able to qualify for surety bonding
• Must provide own tools of the trade
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations

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Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Pension plan
• Social Security coverage
• Transportation passes
• Credit union
• Tuition assistance
• Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
• Thrift plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Jury duty
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Do you possess a valid Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current Metro employee?

• Yes
• No

04

If you indicated being a current Metro employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."
05

Have you graduated from a 2-year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment.

• No relevant experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

08

For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A. Please describe your relevant experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment.
Required Question