Field Equipment Technician

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　　Field Equipment Technician

　　Salary

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　　Location

　　Gresham, OR

　　Job Type

　　Union Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　24-00007

　　Department

　　Finance (Union)

　　Division

　　Fare Revenue - Maintenance

　　Opening Date

　　01/12/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Description

　　Join the team as a Field Equipment Technician!

　　Under minimum supervision, this position works to perform preventive maintenance inspections, repairs, troubleshooting and servicing on passenger platform equipment, vehicle mounted equipment, and equipment installed in remote locations, as required by manufacturers' maintenance and service manuals, and TriMet Standards and Procedures. This is highly skilled electronic maintenance work requiring a thorough knowledge of electronics theory and practices, computer hardware, software and networks, fiber-optics, wired and wireless communications, and ticket vending equipment.

　　Strong candidates will have the ability to troubleshoot and work independently. Field Equipment Technicians also utilize company-provided vehicles.

　　You bring the technical knowledge. We provide the on-the-job training, as well as a very competitive salary. Apply today!

　　Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

　　Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

　　Essential Functions

　　Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and service passenger platform equipment including: ticket vending machines, Transit Tracker displays, public address systems, ethernet networking equipment, fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure, channel banks, back-up power supplies, CCTV cameras and equipment, programmable logic controllers, GPS timing receivers, voice and TTD telephones, and other field communications equipment.

　　Per TriMet Standards and Procedures and APTA standards, perform maintenance tasks as specified and scheduled, including periodic preventive maintenance inspections.

　　Analyze failures and repair mobile, portable, and base station trunked radio equipment.

　　Analyze failures and repair systems and assemblies associated with critical, non-interruptible fiber-optic and radio communications networks carrying both voice and data.

　　Locate and diagnose trouble in electrical and electronics systems using standard test equipment, blue prints, schematics and wire diagrams.

　　Configure, maintain, and utilize electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency counters, microprocessor based automated testers, voltmeters, video signal generators, data communications (protocol) analyzers, radio service monitors, fiber-optic and cable time domain reflectometers (TDRs), fiber-optic signal sources and power meters, and bit-error (BERT) test sets.

　　Operate and maintain computer programs associated with diagnosis, testing and monitoring of fiber-optic networks carrying voice, data, and video.

　　Analyze failures of CCTV, public address, Transit Tracker displays, data, telephone, video, ticket vending, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment and networks, including T-1 and ethernet links, to identify potential systemic problems.

　　Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional work area.

　　Instruct Field Technician Apprentices in repair procedures, troubleshooting, safety precautions, and maintenance techniques, as required.

　　Operate forklift and bucket truck in performance of maintenance duties.

　　Position Requirements

　　A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.

　　Three (3) years of experience troubleshooting and working with maintenance of networking equipment, fiber optic CCTV camera/equipment, remote control and/or computer interfaces are required.

　　OR

　　Two (2) years of vocational or directly related training may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a valid Oregon Drivers License, Class "A" (CDL) with air brake endorsement, or Washington equivalent, is required.

　　Selection Criteria

　　Demonstrated knowledge of digital and analog electrical/electronic circuit theory and practices.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of fiber optic, telephone communications systems, and wired network installation, testing, and maintenance, including digital multiplexing equipment.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of ethernet networking and how to interface with network equipment using computers.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of CCTV surveillance systems, public address systems, alarm, remote control and information display systems.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of radio, data and voice communications systems.

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electronic schematic wiring diagrams.

　　Ability to develop and maintain equipment maintenance records.

　　Ability to see and recognize component and writing standard color codes.

　　Ability to perform duties under urgent circumstances at any hour in extreme weather conditions.

　　Ability to understand and comply with the policies, procedures, and general safety rules of the District.

　　Demonstrated desire and ability to assist in training Field Equipment Technician Trainees.

　　Ability to pass required physical examination with drug screen, and meet the requirements of the appropriate physical activity description.

　　Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

　　Union, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time. Wage: $44.17 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.

　　Selection Process

　　Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

　　Application Review

　　Work Record Review

　　Supplemental Questions/Computer Assessments

　　Panel Interview

　　Supplemental Information

　　Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

　　Internal applicants :Employees who meet the minimum qualifications are welcome to apply. Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

　　If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

　　If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

　　TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

　　ADA Statement

　　As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

　　If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.