Electronic Technician (Transportation Public Works) Civil Service

City of Dallas•Canton, OH

6d•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Electronic Technician performs journey-level technical work involving the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment. Equipment may support communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations, or related electrical systems. The role helps ensure equipment operates efficiently. The technician evaluates equipment performance and reliability; diagnoses and resolves faults; maintains operating documentation, work schedules, and shop records; and drives vehicles or operates equipment to conduct repairs, maintenance, and inspections. The work also includes managing supplies and inventory, maintaining equipment at pumping stations, and coordinating with personnel and maintenance groups. Some positions require a valid driver's license and good driving record, and some require an extensive background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience installing, testing, diagnosing, and/or repairing electronic or related electrical equipment.
An associate degree or higher in an electrical or electronic technology field may meet the education and experience requirements.
Thorough knowledge of FCC rules and regulations governing the operation and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.
Thorough knowledge of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.
Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practice involved in installing, testing, diagnosing, and repairing complex electronic circuitry.
Ability to identify and differentiate among color-coded electronic components.
Ability to use standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Some positions require a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Some positions require an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

Install, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic equipment using electronic theory, circuitry principles, and testing procedures.
Repair or replace defective communications, traffic signal, sound, lighting, telecommunications, and related electronic equipment or components.
Test components, circuits, pumps, motors, and related equipment; diagnose malfunctions; perform alignment and maintenance; and correct deficiencies.
Prepare and maintain operating documentation, schedule and monitor daily work, issue maintenance requests, and complete shop logs and time sheets.
Drive and operate vehicles and other equipment for repairs, maintenance, and inspections; load tools and materials needed for assignments.
Take inventory and order equipment and supplies needed to complete assignments.
Replace electronic components in motors and water pumps at pumping stations; calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot water control, water quality, and chemical-handling equipment.
Respond to emergency work efficiently to minimize risk and resolve issues.
Communicate and work with personnel, operations, and maintenance groups to address issues, provide technical direction, and resolve electronic problems.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.