Electronics Technician I - Stanly

State of North Carolina•903 Coble Ave Stanly, NC

13h•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

NCDOT is looking for a highly motivated individual looking for a position with the potential of career advancement. This position will provide all state benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement. This posting is for an Electronics Technician I in the Traffic Services Unit in Stanly County. This position provides technical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment with emphasis on traffic control equipment and related devices for all counties within Division 10. The chosen applicant will also assist in the testing and inspection of new Traffic Control Systems and existing systems which are upgraded. The duties to be performed include locating underground utilities, clearing vegetation around various types of traffic signal facilities, installing traffic signal equipment, wiring detectors, installing and wiring controllers, tracing out electrical wiring diagrams to locate trouble, dismantling and reassembling components, replacing worn or faulty parts. Work will be performed without constant supervision and will be evaluated by supervisor for efficient use of time and proper operation of Traffic Control Systems repaired and maintained. Skills of this position include general knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient use of tools, materials and test equipment used in the electrical/electronic trade, ability to diagnose source of equipment failures, ability to repair/maintain a wide variety of complex electrical equipment. Subject to overtime work when necessary and position is subject to emergency callback. The Electronics Technician I is expected to maintain proper records of all signal work accomplished and keep an accurate record of time worked and all materials used via computer. Employee must be able to lift up to 80 pounds, shoulder high. Must be able to use and operate aerial bucket truck up to 60 feet in height without accommodations. Perform assigned tasks and understand and follow both oral and written instructions and comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safer work environment. The employee shall have the ability to perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signals and other traffic control devices. Employee will be expected to work in environmental conditions which include extreme cold and excessive heat conditions, exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction. May be required to work during non-traditional work hours including weekends, holidays, nights and times of emergency. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes are required. Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT drug testing and post offer employment evaluation.

Requirements

General knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient use of tools, materials and test equipment used in the electrical/electronic trade.
Ability to diagnose source of equipment failures.
Ability to repair/maintain a wide variety of complex electrical equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds, shoulder high.
Must be able to use and operate aerial bucket truck up to 60 feet in height without accommodations.
Ability to perform manual and physical labor.
Must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date.
Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR obtain the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.
Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with at least three years of related experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components.
Experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision.
Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment with emphasis on traffic control equipment and related devices.
Assist in the testing and inspection of new Traffic Control Systems and existing systems which are upgraded.
Locating underground utilities.
Clearing vegetation around various types of traffic signal facilities.
Installing traffic signal equipment.
Wiring detectors.
Installing and wiring controllers.
Tracing out electrical wiring diagrams to locate trouble.
Dismantling and reassembling components.
Replacing worn or faulty parts.
Maintain proper records of all signal work accomplished.
Keep an accurate record of time worked and all materials used via computer.
Perform assigned tasks and understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
Comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safer work environment.
Perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signals and other traffic control devices.