Electronic Technician

City of Tucson

4d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Electronics Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility performs routine and complex signal-related work for the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and other electronic equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electronics Technician Supervisor. This position does not supervise. Working Conditions: Once trained will be added to mandatory on-call rotation to work after hours shifts and weekends for emergency services.

Requirements

• Associate degree in related field
• Two (2) years of directly related experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid and unrestricted Driver License with (2) years of licensed driving is required
• Basic Physical
• 75 lb. Lift Test
• The International Municipal Signal Association (ISMA) Traffic Signal Technician Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire / prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, installs, and maintains electronic equipment (Traffic signal cabinets) and communication systems associated with the operations of traffic signals.
• Fabricates and assembles electronic components within the traffic signal cabinets.
• Wires equipment and performs tasks such as system modification, equipment calibration, and repair.
• Drives and utilizes a 50ft aerial lift truck in order to reach the traffic signal components.
• Performs preventative maintenance on intersections by testing and verifying that equipment is operating efficiently and effectively.
• Programs, tests, and align traffic signal equipment.
• Sets up and calibrates traffic signal electronic systems using schematics and diagrams.
• Aligns and calibrates cables and wiring.
• Modifies signal cabinets with Uninterrupted Power Service (UPS) systems, tests for field deployment, calibrates and tests monitor systems and other components an upgrades firmware on hardware when necessary.
• Transports completed traffic signal cabinets
• Troubleshoots electronic equipment and communication systems identifies and repairs malfunctions and replaces faulty materials.
• Modifies intersections for flashing yellow operations, rewires intersections, changes signal cabinets, and upgrades equipment with minimal disruptions to traffic.
• Corrects minor problems and investigates and resolves major problems.
• Conducts traffic studies, maintains records, assists with traffic signal timing plans and project inspections, and investigates and documents citizen inquiries.
• Responds to urgent after-hours calls for traffic signal malfunctions.
• Resorts functionality of intersections with minimal downtime and accurate reporting.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree