Senior Electronic Technician - Transportation & Public Works

City of Dallas•Canton, OH

13d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Senior Electronic Technician acts as a lead technician performing professional-level technical work and guiding other technicians in the installation, operation, repair, programming, overhaul, and maintenance of electronic equipment used for communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations, and related electrical systems. The role helps ensure efficient operation of City of Dallas properties and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and city codes and the National Electric Code adopted by TDLR. The position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The technician leads and coordinates maintenance and installation work, trains and reviews other technicians, diagnoses equipment issues, tests and repairs electronic components, oversees documentation and work tracking, and manages tools, supplies, and inventory. The role may involve operating City vehicles and equipment, working varied shifts and emergency call-outs, and performing work in inclement weather.

Requirements

Five years of experience performing electronics repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial equipment and components in a municipal environment.
A vocational diploma, an associate degree in electrical conduits and/or electrical engineering, or a two-year technical degree in a related field.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
Ability to assist with electrical-work installation under the supervision of a master, senior, or journeyman electrician, or residential wireman.
Thorough knowledge of utility management facilities, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, and/or mobile two-way radio equipment.
Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practices for installing, testing, diagnosing, and repairing complex electronic circuitry; water distribution equipment and systems; and/or traffic signal controllers and related equipment, including SCADA, MAXIMO, and shop logs or similar systems.
Knowledge of testing, diagnostics, and repair of electronic and electrical instruments, pumps, motors, actuators, and other electrical components, as well as sound and lighting equipment operations.
Advanced ability to train, coordinate, and review the work of others.
Advanced skill in identifying and differentiating among color-coded electronic components.
Advanced skill in using standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
Ability to read and comprehend complex wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
Availability for varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and/or 24/7 emergency call-outs.
Ability to work in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flow meters, online water-quality instrumentation, switches, programmable logic controllers and components, actuators, and gas-detection equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and assist junior electronic technicians with preventive and repair maintenance, installation, and modification of electronic equipment.
Train, evaluate, and review technicians’ assignments involving troubleshooting, operation and repair of new equipment, and major installation projects.
Evaluate equipment performance and reliability; install, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify tools, circuits, and hardware.
Meet with customers to identify equipment problems and coordinate requests for installation, repair, replacement, or removal of electronic supplies.
Design, oversee, and assist with construction and fabrication programs for electronic chips, and produce diagrams for equipment-process changes, connections, and controls.
Test electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment; diagnose malfunctions and test pumps, motors, and related equipment; perform alignment and maintenance work to correct deficiencies.
Draft operating documentation, oversee reporting accuracy, schedule and monitor daily work, generate and distribute maintenance requests, complete shop logs, and approve timesheets.
Operate City-owned vehicles and other equipment and load tools and materials needed for repair, maintenance, inspection, installation, and repair assignments.
Log and track inventory, order equipment and supplies, and communicate with vendors to obtain documentation and technical information.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.