Electronics Repair Technician

The Rapid is looking for a 3rd- shift Electronics Repair Technician to join our team!

If you are ready for a career where every day you are making a positive impact on our community, then it is time you explored The Rapid! The Rapid is a public transportation organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, serving the following communities: Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming.

The Electronics Technician is a safety-sensitive position that will perform mechanical and electrical repairs to a variety of electrical systems, subsystems, and components. The Technician will maintain and repair two-way radios, antennas and handsets, fare handling equipment, electronic destination signs, automatic voice enunciator, video security cameras, GPS, AVL, APC, VoIP, and CAD systems.

Here's what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

• Competitive Pay Range: $29.40 per hour, with potential earnings up $35.56 per hour (This rate includes the $1 shift premium.)
  • Pay range is dependent on experience and ASE or State Certifications
• Shift: Third
• Health Insurance - We offer three medical plan options through Priority Health for you, your spouse, and/or children. A Health Savings Account with an employer contribution and match is available with our High Deductible Health Plan!
• Dental Insurance - The Rapid offers two dental options through BCBSM, including orthodontic coverage.
• Vision Insurance - offered through BCBSM, utilizing the VSP network.
• Retirement Contribution - We understand the importance of secure financial planning. You are eligible to participate in a 457 Retirement Saving plan after 90 days. We offer an employer contribution up to 7.5%!
• Life Insurance - We provide up to $20,000 in basic life and AD&D insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Short-term Disability - Benefit provided by The Rapid.
• Wellbeing and Fitness - We provide a free employee assistance program to all employees and their dependents. We also offer an onsite fitness center and gym membership reimbursement program.
• Explore your community - Your employee badge is your ticket to riding The Rapid for FREE! Eligible dependents can also ride for free.

What will you be doing in this role:

• Troubleshoot and perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment such as fare boxes, cameras, destination signs, automatic vehicle location systems (AVL), global position systems (GPS), two-way radios, voice announcement systems (Annunciators), wireless local area network (WLAN) devices, security camera devices; including cameras, wiring and digital video recorders (DVR), voice over internet protocol (VoIP), Electronic Display Signs, and more.
• Strong computer experience.
• Understanding of drawings, prints, and electrical schematics.
• Programming all electrical systems and subsystems.
• Electrical troubleshooting with 12/24 volt automotive heavy truck or bus.
• Electronic diagnosis and repair.
• Circuit board diagnosis and repair.
• Desoldering and soldering sensors, switches, photo-optical sensors, potentiometers, LED's, capacitors, and batteries.
• Preventative maintenance and rebuilding components on ticket machines "Trim units," coin validators, bill validators/transports, cash vault boxes, etc.
• Requires long periods of standing in electrical lab while performing repairs and/or sitting extended periods while performing bench work.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as specialty type electrical tools.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum of two years of vocational/technical schooling in the related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new programs as required.
• A valid Michigan Driver's License and able to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and chauffeur's license. Must maintain a valid Department of Transportation medical certification.
• Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Physical Demands:

Posture: Prolonged standing, short walking, various trunk positions have to be maintained for prolonged periods when performing repairs; sitting only during bus inspections and break periods. Requires normal trunk mobility, bending of knees, normal cervical mobility, full shoulder mobility, normal elbow/wrist/hand mobility.

Force Required: Lumbar lifting, (floor to waist) up to 85 pounds; cervical lifting (waist to overhead) up to 77 pounds; pushing/pulling isometrically up to 62 pounds; dynamically 32 pounds; carrying up to 62 pounds.

Repetitions: Aforementioned tasks are occurring throughout the workday in repair of buses.

Employee is required to perform job duties in accordance with existing health and safety procedures and policies.

The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.