Metropolitan Council
Electronic Repair Technician (Two-Way Radio Repair)
$26.89 - $31.64 Hourly
$55,931.20 - $65,811.20 Annually
Minneapolis, MN
Full-Time
2017-00234
Metro Transit
Bus Maintenance
10/19/2017
Continuous
$26.89 - $31.64 Hourly
$55,931.20 - $65,811.20 Annually
Minneapolis, MN
Full-Time
2017-00234
Metro Transit
Bus Maintenance
10/19/2017
Continuous
Who We Are
Metro Transit is seeking an Electronic Repair Technician who will assist with repairing and maintaining Metro Transit's radio system and various bus electronic systems and performs other duties as assigned.
Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems. We are currently seeking an Electronic Repair Technician to repair and maintain Metro Transit's radio system and various bus electronic systems and perform other duties as assigned.
Go Greener! – Leading the transit industry in the reduction of petro-fuel consumption via multiple alternative fuel technologies. This includes bio-fuels and hybrid electric propulsion.
Advanced Vehicle Technology: Experience in Go Greener technology, PLC (programmable logic control) and vehicle/computer integration technology.
Excellent Facilities: Facility amenities include vehicle ventilation, parallelogram hoists and fall protection.
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive (internal and external applicants). This position will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for 2017 for current and future openings. Posting will come down once position has been filled.
Note: In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the application to its entirety. Your experience and qualifications must be described in detail in the work experience section of the application to include current job and other former jobs. Attached resumes and responses such as "see resume" will NOT be accepted and the application deemed incomplete.What you would do in this job:
Performs preventative maintenance and maintains and repairs all radio communication listed below:
- Control Center Consoles/Central Electronic Banks
- Base Stations/Antennas/Multiplexers
- Mobile Radios, 800 Trunking
- Portable Radios, 800 Trunking/Fiber Optics, AVL/GPS systems, WLAN systems
- Licensed and Unlicensed Microwave Links
- Public Address Systems
- Electronic Destination Signs
- Automatic People Counters
- Public Address Systems
- VCR/DVR/Multiplexer Systems
- Squad Car & District Supervisor Ancillary Electronic Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Various Other Electronic Bus Controllers
- Lift Controllers and Remotes
- BDAs (bi-directional amplifiers)
- Maintenance Work Order Entry
- AVL Data Base Entry
- Radio Maintenance Software
- Microsoft Windows/DOS & Applications
Maintains and repairs non-revenue equipment.
Refurbishes electronic components for maintenance department.
Installs and removes radio and related equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):
Education/Experience:
- Two (2) year Associate's degree or equivalent educational or military training program in Electronic Technology
- Two (2) years experience with two-way radio repair
- Experience with UHF, VHF, 800 trunking, electronic test equipment, analog, digital techniques, Microsoft Windows/DOS
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Familiarity with data communications techniques and digital electronics, computer aided dispatch systems and microwave systems
- Accredited Radio Communications course
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations related to two-way communications
- Knowledge of component level repair
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of radio programming software
- Good computer skills
- Mechanical ability
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Good work record
Additional information:
Union: ATU Grade 65
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests.
Work Environment: This position may require working near moving parts or equipment; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and in outdoor weather conditions. This position has a risk of electric shock and radiation two-thirds (2/3) or more of the time. The position may also require working in extreme hot (non-weather) conditions and around vibration up to two-thirds (2/3) of the time. This position may require tasting or smelling; working with explosives and in extreme cold (non-weather) conditions up to one-third (1/3) of the time; and working around loud noise. Position may require reading, writing, reasoning/analysis and social interaction two-thirds (2/3) or more of the time.
Physical Conditions: This position may require sitting, climbing or balancing up to two-thirds (2/3) of the time; lifting up to (50) pounds two-thirds or more of the time; and lifting up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance up to one-third (1/3) of the time. Vision requirements for the position are: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on the results of:- Minimum Qualifications Review
- Education and Experience Rating
- Skills Assessment Testing
- Interview
Offers are also conditioned upon passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic disqualification from the selection process. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis. Convictions are reviewed based upon the relatedness of the conviction to duties of the position as well as a candidate's ability to demonstrate adequate rehabilitation.
Metropolitan Council employees who are applying for positions which are Safety Sensitive; supervisory/managerial; located in Finance, Information Services (IS) or Human Resources; or have access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Please note: Making a false statement or withholding information (misrepresentation) may cause an applicant to be barred from consideration for the position.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify human resources at 612-349-7071.
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
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390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Employer
- Metropolitan Council
- Website
- https://metrocouncil.org
- Address
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390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
- Electronic Repair Technician (Two-Way Radio Repair) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Instructions: The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. Do not type "See Resume." The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a two (2) year Associate's degree or equivalent educational or military training program in Electronic Technology?
- * QUESTION 3
- Please provide the name and type of educational program you completed.
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have at least two (2) years experience with two-way radio repair?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have experience with UHF, VHF, 800 trunking, electronic test equipment, analog, digital techniques, Microsoft Windows/DOS?
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe your experience with UHF, VHF, 800 trunking, electronic test equipment, analog, digital techniques, Microsoft Windows/DOS.
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds?
- * QUESTION 8
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe your experience with data communications techniques and digital electronics, computer aided dispatch and microwave systems. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."
- * QUESTION 10
- Have you completed an accredited course in Radio Communications?
- * Required Question