Job Description
Field Technician II
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Field Technician to service, maintain, and repair low voltage public transportation equipment for NJ Transit buses. This position involves working at Bus Depots/Garages in the Somerset, NJ area, focusing on critical fare collection systems including card validators and fare boxes.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance : Service and maintain low voltage fare collection equipment including card validators, fare boxes, and related systems on NJT buses
- Field Service : Perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs at bus depots and garage facilities in the Somerset, NJ area
- System Installation : Install, configure, and upgrade fare collection hardware and software systems
- Preventive Maintenance : Conduct routine maintenance schedules and system health checks to ensure optimal equipment performance
- Technical Support : Provide technical assistance and basic training to bus operators and depot staff
- Documentation : Maintain detailed service records, repair logs, and maintenance activities for all equipment serviced
- Safety Compliance : Follow all safety protocols and procedures when working in bus depot environments
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related technical field
- 2+ years of field service experience with low voltage systems or electronic equipment
- Strong knowledge of electronic circuits, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques
- Familiarity with public transportation systems and fare collection technology preferred not required
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Schedule flexibility is essential : Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed for emergency repairs and system maintenance
Preferred:
- Experience with transit systems or public transportation equipment is a plus
- Knowledge of point-of-sale systems, card readers, or payment processing equipment
- Understanding of industry regulations and safety standards
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Customer service experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment and tools
- Comfortable working in bus depot environments (indoor/outdoor conditions)
- Ability to work in confined spaces and around moving vehicles
- Capable of standing, kneeling, and working in various positions for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for handling small electronic components and tools
Work Details
- Primary Schedule : 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday
- Schedule Flexibility Required : Must be available for weekend work, holidays, and emergency calls as needed to maintain critical transit systems
- Location : Various NJT garages in Somerset, NJ area
- Travel : One garage but may need to assist at another garage during a shift. (Mileage at Standard Mileage Rate)
- Environment : Bus maintenance facilities, garages, and operational transit environments
Job Tags
Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,