Capital District Transportation Authority- ITS Technician (Albany, NY)

Duties and Responsibilities
The ITS technician will be expected to perform a variety of technical work associated with the installation, removal, preventative maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing of bus radio communication systems, fare collection equipment, digital camera systems, announcements, destination signs, and automatic passenger counting systems onboard CDTA buses.

General Duties:

Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs on all radio electronic equipment installed in revenue and non-revenue vehicles.
Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs on all cameras, Mobil access router equipment, automatic passenger counting system, and electronic destination installed in revenue vehicles.
Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs on cash vault equipment.
Perform bench repairs on radio electronic components.
Inspects the installation of electronic equipment to include Radio, destination signs, cameras, and passenger counting system, and supporting connection installed by vendors.
Verifies reported defects and repairs using logical troubleshooting methods.
Maintains computer records and completes all documentation required for completing non-warranty and warranty work on assigned vehicles.
Ensure the security of all equipment, keys, and vehicles while on duty. Keep service vehicles in clean, safe operating condition.
Provide excellent customer service to CDTA’S internal and external customers.
Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
All other duties as assigned by foremen, Trainer, or management.

Experience and Education

Must successfully pass ITS technician assessment test.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must have the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, wire list, schematics, and follow written or verbal instructions
Working knowledge of bench top lab equipment multimeters, soldering irons, hand tools, and power equipment.
Experienced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word) preferred
Must be able to perform in a team environment with good interpersonal skills with commitment to the highest quality achievable and work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated, dedicated, and detail oriented.
Strong wiliness to learn.
Must be willing to provide own tools based on job duties.
3 years of driving with a Class D (standard) driver’s license
Clean and valid driver’s license (no excessive speed violations, DWI’s, DUI’s or DWAI’s)
Willing to get CDL-B permit (will also get license after starting)

Compensation
Salary: $33.38/hr
Up to an additional $3.20 per hour based on ASE Certifications.

Benefits
CDTA offers medical, dental and vision coverage along with a pension plan, life insurance coverage and paid time off.

*This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1321

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

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* Do you have 2-3 years mechanic experience (bus and or truck preferred) and/or a two-year technical degree in mechanics? * Do you have a High School Diploma/GED? * Do you have at least 2 years of driving experience with a Class D License? * Do you have a clean driving record with no major moving violations? * Please provide your license number * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? (In California, misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses that are more than two years old need not be listed.) If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, when and for what offense? (You may omit convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally erased.) (You will not be automatically denied employment on the grounds of a criminal conviction. Each case will be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.) * Do you have a family member(s), relative(s), significant other or member of your household working for CDTA? If yes, please provide their name. * Have you previously been employed with CDTA? If yes, please provide dates. * If you are hired can you present proof of your legal right to work in the United States? * Do you now, or will you in the future, require our sponsorship for employment-based visa status?