Electronics Technician (Traffic Signals)

City of Bremerton•Bremerton, WA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bremerton is seeking an Electronics Technician specializing in Traffic Signals. This role reports to the Public Works Operations Manager and is responsible for administering, maintaining, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electronic systems, including traffic control, radio communications, process control and instrumentation systems, electrical circuits, and associated computer components. The position involves designing, installing, programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing traffic signal systems and components. It also includes reviewing and correcting consultant plans, inspecting work, and instructing others. The technician will design and support radio and SCADA telemetry systems, perform annual maintenance on traffic signal cabinets, and handle related administrative functions such as preparing specifications, purchasing equipment, and maintaining records. Additionally, the role involves performing low-voltage system and signal repair, radio installations, and electronic repairs for City departments. Maintenance and repair of electronic computer equipment, including PCs and vehicle-installed controllers, is also a key responsibility, along with assisting with computer software problems. The technician will also maintain, troubleshoot, and repair auxiliary and specialty equipment in City vehicles and coordinate electrical needs for public events. The salary includes longevity pay and a cost-of-living increase for 2027.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Electronics or closely related field AND three (3) years of experience maintaining and repairing electronic systems and equipment.
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required and must be obtained/maintained throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education, vocational training, certifications, and directly related experience that demonstrate ability to perform the duties may substitute for minimum requirements except where a license or certification is required by law.

Nice To Haves

Washington State Journeyman Electrical License (EL-01).
Confined Space Entry certification.
Flagger certification.
First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) traffic signal certification.

Responsibilities

Designs, installs, programs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs traffic signal systems and components, including microprocessor-based controllers, conflict monitors, loop and radar detectors, controller cabinets, field wiring, preemption equipment, traffic signals, warning flashers, rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs), and school flashers.
Reviews and corrects consultants' plans and specifications for traffic signal, instrumentation, and electrical systems; inspects work performed by others; and instructs others in the use of equipment.
Designs and supports radio and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) telemetry systems, including the installation, programming, and maintenance of Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) and associated microprocessor-based controllers.
Annually cleans traffic signal cabinets, tests conflict monitor units (CMU) and malfunction management units (MMU), and coordinates preventive maintenance.
Performs related administrative functions, including preparing specifications; specifying and purchasing equipment and materials; maintaining inventory controls; preparing job cost estimates; and creating and maintaining printed and electronic documentation, manuals.
Maintains accurate systems’ records inclusive of wiring drawings, schematics, billing information, maintenance histories, the City cable plant, and traffic signal systems.
Assists in developing equipment and installation standards for traffic signals and electric signs.
Performs low-voltage system and signal repair and maintenance, radio installations and walk-in electronic repairs for City departments.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electronic computer equipment, including personal computers and microprocessor-based controllers installed in vehicles and other equipment; recommends upgrades and system changes to improve performance; and assists with computer software problems.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs auxiliary and specialty equipment installed in City, Police, Fire, and Public Works vehicles, including sirens, lighting, strobes, responders, alarms, OPTICOM, radios, custom interlocks, and safety equipment.
Coordinates electrical needs for public events.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs related work as assigned or required.