Description
Salary $47.90 - $59.87 Hourly
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet OPERATIONS
Opening Date 06/29/2026
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit ATU
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repair communications and electronic equipment used on buses and other vehicles.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Performs field service maintenance on two-way radio, headsign, public address, digital video, and silent alarm system on coaches and other Metro vehicles
Performs bench repairs to circuit boards on the component level of electronic communication equipment including, but not limited to, mobile radios, digital video recorders, control heads, hand sets, headsign modules, power supplies, encoder boxes, microphones and amplifiers
Performs bench repairs to circuit boards to the component level on electronic fare collection equipment, including but not limited to bill modules, coin modules, power supplies, processor boards, keyboards, and related electromechanical modules
Installs electronic communication and other electronic equipment, including fareboxes, on coaches and other Metro vehicles
Programs and operates automatic test equipment to aid in the troubleshooting of electronic equipment
Removes electronic communications equipment, including fareboxes from vehicles taken out of service
Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on modules and assemblies
Maintains automatic vehicle monitoring equipment on coaches
Prepares routine records and narrative reports of maintenance activity
Suggests modifications in electronic communications and fare collection equipment and servicing methods to improve performance and reliability
Repairs and maintains electronic fare collection equipment
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
(AS)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a 2 year accredited electronics trade school or college, with coursework and associated lab classes in DC, AC, semiconductor devices and AM-FM radio theory OR
3 years' experience performing field service, installation, repair, maintenance or acceptance testing of two-way radios or digital equipment
Must have a valid commercial General Radio/Telephone Operators License issued by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Advanced courses in communications and digital electronics desirable
Valid California Class C driver's license
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge
Methods, materials and equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the Installation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic equipment Including, but not limited to two-way radio, public address and electronic headsign and farebox systems
Vehicle operations and safety
Abilities
Install and maintain analog and digital electronic communications and two-way radio equipment, read electronic schematic diagrams and equipment specifications
Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns
Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
Follow oral and written instructions
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Tolerate various working conditions, including extended exposure to outdoors, noise, fumes, and all types of weather
Work independently with minimum supervision
Safely operate Metro vehicles
Special Conditions
Must have normal color vision
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
Must be able to qualify for surety bonding
Must provide own tools of the trade
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
