Electronic Technician Fare Collections

Position Overview: Under minimum supervision, the Electronic Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, calibrating, repairing, and overhauling all electronic, logic, and digital equipment and electromechanical devices used for fare collection by the MTA. The technician will maintain records of work performed and perform related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include: preparing, performing, and completing any assigned work related to the Fare Collection System equipment across various locations associated with MTA operations; setting up equipment for testing and conducting repairs, replacements, and adjustments with minimal supervision; observing, identifying, and reporting unsafe or irregular conditions; exercising sound judgment regarding all aspects of assigned duties; maintaining all records and forms in compliance with MTA regulations.

Essential Functions: read and accurately interpret blueprints, instruction sheets, manuals, and wiring diagrams; identify defective conditions in fare collection equipment; diagnose causes and make necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements; be proficient in using complex electrical test equipment, including ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters; make emergency repairs to fare collection equipment to maintain public service with minimal delay; perform periodic inspections and preventive maintenance on fare collection equipment; must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds; must be physically able to climb, stoop, and crawl to reach work; explain and demonstrate procedures to others when directed by supervisory personnel; perform additional duties and tasks as assigned. The current vacancies are at the Maryland Transit Administration, in Baltimore, Maryland. The current work schedule varies on a 24-hour shift.

Education: possession of a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate.

Experience: five (5) years of experience working in the field of electro-mechanics, including logic systems, digital circuitry, and electro-mechanical devices. Substitution: up to four years of the required experience may be substituted for completion of a four-year vocational or technical high school course of instruction in electronics, electricity, mechanics, and/or electro-mechanical maintenance or a related field, formal technical training, or on-the-job training in an approved apprenticeship program. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations, or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Note: All qualified applicants will take a written examination to fill current and future vacancies.

Special Requirements: employees may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call-back requirements. Employee may be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Employees may be exposed to a variety of hazards that require the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment. Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Licenses & Certifications: Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

Additional Information: To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application). The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Benefits: You should contact the MTA Benefits Office at (410) 767-3852 for assistance in the determining your personal health plan enrollment options or if you have questions concerning your eligibility.