HEM - Vehicle Communications (JO 4-25)

Essential Functions for the Position:

      Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Vehicle Communications, safely participate in the maintenance, including

      inspecting, testing, adjusting, repairing, design, modification, and installation of communication equipment and electrical

      systems in all company vehicles, stationary equipment, and permanent locations, including radio tower locations

      (transmitters, receivers, automated passenger counters, and surveillance systems, etc.).

      Receive assignments in the form of verbal and/or written repair orders, indicating work required, or a description of the

      symptoms of the trouble; independently diagnose trouble.  There is minimal supervision, consisting of occasional checks

      for adequacy and thoroughness of work.  For short periods, continuous direction is received while engaged in the most

      complex repair or adjustment operation.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

       1.  Ability to understand, utilize, and accurately record information in computerized systems, such as the Maintenance

           Management System (MMS).

       2.  Knowledgeable and familiar with current and new communication systems and system modifications as adopted by

           the Company, manufacturers, the City, State and Federal government.

       3.  Maintain complete supply of trade‑required hand tools.

       4.  Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and manuals and make working diagrams, circuits, electrical

           systems, controls, instruments, and equipment.

       5.  Ability to identify and properly handle (contain exposure, dispose, etc.) various types of chemicals (hazardous and

           non‑hazardous) in various situations and environments.

       6.  Ability to preplan daily work schedules.

       7.  Knowledgeable and familiar with current safety procedures such as, but not limited to, MTCE 3.151 ‑ Hazardous

           Communication Program.

 Education, Training & Experience:

        1.  Must be high school graduate.

        2.  Must have successfully completed a two year program in electronics technology, computer hardware or

            engineering from an accredited community college, technical school, or have two (2) years of technical working

            experience with extensive background in electrical and electronic systems, video surveillance systems, and system

            malfunctions.

        3.  Trade school graduate a plus.

Other Job Requirement & Conditions:

         1.  Willing and able to work various shifts, overtime as directed, holiday duty as required, and assume days off as

              assigned.

         2.  Possession of a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License is desirable.

         3.  Adhere to all company policies and procedures.  Must be able to preplan daily work schedules.

         4.  Must be able to perform other related duties, as required.

         5.  Act as a relief supervisor in the absence of the manager.

         6.  Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3).

         7.  Pass company‑sponsored physical examination and drug test.