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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Employment Opportunity
 The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA’s system includes 4 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year! Come join us and be a part of how New Orleans rolls!
Wages for new employees are on a tiered scale based on the candidate’s skills and experience, as approved by management at the time of hire. New employees will begin at 90% of the assigned rate/tier for the first six months.
JOB Title: Electronic Technician
POSITION STATUS:Â Full-TimeÂ
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:Â non- exempt
STARTING pay rate:Â $27.17-$34.67 HOURLY-employees start at 90% of offered tier
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jOB SUMMARY
Under close supervision, the Electronic Technician performs electrical and electronic repair work required to maintain RTA vehicles and equipment.
REPORTS TO
Fleet Technology Manager
TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB AT TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT
None
essential FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
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- Test electrical and electronic circuits using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and other diagnostic equipmentÂ
- Â Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipmentÂ
- Â Install, remove, and replace electrical and electronic components on vehicles and facilitiesÂ
- Maintain and repair CAD/AVL systems and onboard camera equipmentÂ
- Repair and maintain fare collection systems (electronic and mechanical components)Â
- Perform maintenance and repair of radio communication systems and related technology.Â
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.Â
- Must have completed vocational training in electrical/electronic maintenance.Â
- Three (3) or four (4) years’ experience reading electrical diagrams, applying the diagrams in diagnosing, repairing, and troubleshooting direct current systems, preferably used in transit vehicles and equipment, such as alternators, generators, relays, circuit breakers, switches, circuit board repair, small electronic repair, and computer-based diagnostics.Â
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
    Ability to drive and possess a Valid Louisiana Driver’s license
ESSENTIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or working at a workbench or computerÂ
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditionsÂ
- Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of a full shift, including on uneven surfacesÂ
- Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and walkingÂ
- Ability to work in multiple physical positions, including reaching and working at or above shoulder levelÂ
- Ability to lift and carry 10–60 pounds (minimum lifting requirement: 60 pounds)Â
- Ability to work at heights (platforms, man-lifts) and in confined spaces (pits, under equipment)Â
- Ability to wear required PPE and company-approved uniformÂ
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including non-standard hours
This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under the RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (Non-USDOT). Drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.
The RTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
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