0624.Electronics Technician

Detailed Description Duties: Repairs, troubleshoots and provides electrical and electronic technical advice pertaining to: GRS and US&S cab signal equipment, G.E. static converters, BBC static converters, GE cam control propulsion equipment, BBC chopper propulsion equipment, NYAB brake microprocessor equipment, Safety Electric HVAC controls, ACI HVAC controls, and Breda door and pantograph control. Designs, builds, and calibrates test equipment and test fixtures for electrical and electronic equipment for which no test equipment was available or provided by the manufacturer. Tests and documents vehicles’ performance (e.g., acceleration and deceleration rates) by instrumenting vehicle with chart recorder. Maintains, draws and updates schematics of electrical or electronic systems. Repairs and calibrates electronic and electrical test (e.g. battery charges, diagnostic test equipment, power supplies, meters) equipment used by Central Rail Maintenance Facility. Maintains stock of electronic component parts. Reviews specifications for Technical Services and Procurement Departments involving electrical and electronic used at Central Rail Maintenance Facility. Assumes Assistant RT Shop Supervisor and/or RT Shop Supervisor duties as may be required. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties as assigned.Job Requirements Minimum Requirements: Applicants MUST have a high school diploma or its GED equivalent.Associate Degree or equivalent verification of graduation from technical school in electrical-electronic engineering or a similar program preferred.Applicants must possess a minimum of two (2) years previous verifiable experience diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic components on heavy mechanical equipment.Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic components on Tokyu and Breda rail cars preferred.Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in theory and practical work with integrated circuits, power devices and related test equipment.Applicants must have a working knowledge of analog and digital control systems as well as the components inherent in these systems.The duties of this position are performed in a shop environment, therefore, the successful candidate may be expected to lift, pull, push and carry heavy objects (40-50 lbs.), climb metal stairs, work on top and under rail vehicles, walk to various work sites within the rail department, and perform various electrical and electronic work directly on the trains.Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.Additional Details Working Conditions: The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and vibration. Ability to work in any weather condition. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, see with normal visual acuity, talk, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift materials up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to monitor a video display terminal. Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening. Concentrated attention to detail for prolonged periods of time. Auditing, inspecting, tabulating data, proofreading, analyzing and evaluating. Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to perform the duties of the position, which may include working with circuits carrying lethal voltages (480 volts AC and 600 volts DC). Examination Information: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination, performance assessment and/or interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Written 70%, Performance 30%. Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 50%, Performance 35%, Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following: 5 or more absence occurrences 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions 3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level) 5 or more misses (regardless of whether they are active or not active) 4 or more active tardies Drug or alcohol suspension Drivers License Policy suspension (CDL or Regular) Active Decision Making Leave (DML)“ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS” FORM will be requested once the internal applicant has completed the application, and all required testing has been completed and passed. Any internal candidate to who is at or above the thresholds listed above will not receive the points for their Eligibility Certification.Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position.All communications regarding your application will be sent through the I-Recruitment site, you will receive an email from "Oracle Administrator (OR15)" sysadmin@gcrta.org to let you know there has been a change to the status of your application or that you have received a communication regarding your application.To check the status of your application: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, and look under the “Status” column. To check your communications: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, click on the icon below "Application Details” of the job posting, click on the “Communications "tab to view communications. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE How To ApplyPlease click the Apply Now button to complete the online application process.Minimum Salary 30.99Maximum SalaryCurrency USD