Mobile Technology Technician

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Do you enjoy hands-on technical work and keeping transit communication systems running smoothly for the public?

The Technician, Mobile Technologies reports directly to the Superintendent, VM, QA, & Data. This position is primarily responsible for the complex maintenance and repair of Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and will include future mobile technologies as they arrive.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Daily inspection, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of message signs in the field.

• Repair, replacement, and/or modify electrical and electronic components and defective parts for various equipment and systems.

• Prepare and submit various activity and status reports according to Capital Metro Transportation Authority (CapMetro) policy.

• Create and maintain preventative maintenance programs.

• Ensure schedule and maintenance intervals are met.

• Maintain parts and computer inventory records.

• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, and complete work orders via computer.

• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.

• Perform other position related duties as required and/or assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology from a two (2) year technical college or institute. Related experience and education may substitute for educational requirements on a year for year basis up to two (2) years.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in communications and electronics to include: materials management and preventative maintenance and repair.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in electronic diagnosis and repair at the board and component level.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to read schematics and blueprints for electrical and electronic controls.
• Knowledge of file systems, database management, current hardware systems, architecture, and client/server techniques.
• Experience with communication system hardware and software such as: LAN, Wi-Fi, Land Mobile Radio, cellular data, AVL, diagnostic test equipment.
• Knowledge of cellular radio operation theory and IP networks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and asset tracking programs such as Asset Management System, Maximus/Asset Works, Maximo, or MCM.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of established security procedures.
• Research and troubleshoot issues at a detailed level.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision, and with emphasis on planning, organizing and prioritizing work objectives; timely completion of assignments and projects; willingness to undertake special assignments; and, managing time to address tasks during normal working hours.
• Able to be on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Must maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record per CapMetro’s current standards.

As an Onsite position, the incumbent’s primary workplace is a CapMetro facility or field location. Expected to work in the office 4+ days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions. This role is based in Austin, Texas and requires relocation to the Austin, Texas area prior to start date.

• Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
• Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
• If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.