Electronics Technician I, II or III (Radio Shop)

Texas Department of Transportation•Odessa, TX

20d

About The Position

Electronic Technician I: Performs skilled electronics technical support work. Work involves installing, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing electronic systems and equipment, operating and testing circuits and calibrating electronic instruments. Work requires contact with departmental employees and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Electronic Technician II: Performs skilled and complex electronics technical support work. Work involves installing, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing electronic systems and equipment. Work requires contact with departmental employees and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Electronic Technician III: Performs skilled and highly complex electronics technical support work. Work involves installing, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing electronic systems and equipment. Work requires contact with departmental employees and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
5 years experience in electronic systems, equipment installation, repair for Electronic Technician I
6 years experience in electronic systems, equipment installation, repair for Electronic Technician II
7 years experience in electronic systems, equipment installation, repair for Electronic Technician III
Considerable knowledge of radio installation and repair for Electronic Technician I
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes for Electronic Technician I
Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external for Electronic Technician I
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems for Electronic Technician I
Installing and maintaining equipment for Electronic Technician I
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade for Electronic Technician I
Using applicable electronic test equipment for Electronic Technician I
Extensive knowledge of radio installation and repair for Electronic Technician II
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes for Electronic Technician II
Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external for Electronic Technician II
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical for Electronic Technician II
Installing and maintaining equipment for Electronic Technician II
Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment of the trade for Electronic Technician II
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade for Electronic Technician II
Using applicable electronic test equipment for Electronic Technician II
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others for Electronic Technician II
Ability to work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights for Electronic Technician II
Extensive knowledge of electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques for Electronic Technician III
Radio installation and repair for Electronic Technician III
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes for Electronic Technician III
Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external for Electronic Technician III
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment for Electronic Technician III
Installing and maintaining equipment for Electronic Technician III
Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment of the trade for Electronic Technician III
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade for Electronic Technician III
Ability to work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights for Electronic Technician III

Responsibilities

Coordinates work and troubleshoots microprocessor controlled, frequency synthesized, programmed mobile radios, base stations and miscellaneous electrical equipment.
Installs, removes, tests and repairs mobile two-way radio equipment.
Installs, removes, tests and repairs two-way base communications, repeaters, microwaves and associated electronic equipment using electronic testing equipment including spectrum monitors, frequency monitors and volt-ohm meters.
Maintains records of equipment and call signs.
Orders parts and equipment and keeps records of repairs, employee time and mileage.
Provides input on future budget requirements.
Receives and processes work orders from district sections and coordinates equipment repairs.
Responsible for maintaining digital and analog systems with multiplex.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Keeps abreast of technology changes and researches new technologies to address needs for electronic systems and equipment.