Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN
Pay Grade A31
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision; installs, maintains, repairs and modifies advanced communications systems carrying voice, data and video information. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Electronic Communications Technician in that Systems Electronic Communications Technician installs, maintains, and repairs advanced transmission and switching systems within buildings and other fixed locations, while Electronic Communications Technician installs, maintains and repairs electronic communications equipment used in coaches and other Metro vehicles.
There is a Systems Electronic Communication Technician Leader who in addition to the regular Systems Electronic Communication Technician duties, is responsible for assigning duties and directing employees in the performance of their work under the supervision of his/her immediate supervisor with whom he/she shall consult in all matters affecting such work. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. |
Supervised by: Systems Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs advanced electronic equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, microwave systems, multiplex systems, data communications systems, radio base and repeater systems, fiber optic systems, computer aided dispatch systems, automatic vehicle monitoring systems, alarm systems and telephone systems
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Sets up and operates audio and video equipment in the Board Room and other locations
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Installs and maintains video cameras, video and audio tape recorders, public address systems, and related equipment
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Installs network cabling in walls, ceilings and conduit; installs patch panels, data plugs, jacks, and wall plates
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Programs and operates manual and automated test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuit boards and modules
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Performs bench repair of electronic equipment to the unit level
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Suggests, designs, and performs modifications to electronic communication equipment and servicing methods
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Organizes vehicle and shop area and restocks supplies
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Creates and updates as-built drawings and other technical documentation
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Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the installation, operation and maintenance of microwave, advanced communications, fiber optic, category 5 cable, audio, video, telephone, public address, and alarm systems
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Category 5 cable specifications, limitations and requirements
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Ability to:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures
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Communicate effectively with others
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Analyze trouble in advanced telecommunications equipment at a system-wide level, and isolate the cause of the problem to the unit level
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Install, maintain, and operate microwave, advanced communications, audio, video, telephone, and alarm systems
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Work independently with minimum supervision
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Install and maintain two-way radio equipment
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Climb to heights up to 125 feet
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 4 years' journey-level experience performing preventive and remedial maintenance of communications equipment, advanced training in digital electronics, and advanced communications
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Up to 2 years' full-time training or education in DC, AC, semiconductor devices, AM/FM radio theory, advanced communications, and digital electronics at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for 2 years' experience
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Valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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Valid California Class C driver's license
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Certification in network cabling and/or network systems (LAN/WAN) is highly desirable
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Special Conditions
- Must provide own tools of the trade
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Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/21/1995
Date Last Revised: 2/5/2009
ATU: 0819A