Electronic Technician Assistant — 24/7 Field Maintenance

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Electronic Technician Assistant to learn, install, operate, repair, and maintain a wide range of electronic equipment across traffic control and water systems. You’ll work under direct supervision with opportunities to grow technical skills and contribute to city infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, troubleshooting, replacing defective equipment, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year in electronics installation, testing, diagnosis, or repair.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.
• Equivalencies accepted: vocational diploma, associate degree, or 2-year certificate in electrical/electronic tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior Technicians in evaluating performance and reliability of electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and assist in replacement of defective equipment including communication and traffic systems.
• Replace components in motors and water pumps; calibrate and troubleshoot water control equipment.
• Load tools and materials, drive city vehicles to job sites, and maintain logs of maintenance activities.
• Support emergencies and perform other trades tasks as needed.

Skills

FCC rules & regs

Traffic signal controllers

Sound & lighting equipment

Electronic theory & practice

Color-coded components

Electronic testing instruments

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Communication with teams

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational Diploma or TDLR Certificate

Associate degree in electrical/electronic tech

Two-year certificate (ISA or equivalent)

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an Electronic Technician Assistant to learn, install, operate, repair, and maintain a wide range of electronic equipment across traffic control and water systems. You’ll work under direct supervision with opportunities to grow technical skills and contribute to city infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, troubleshooting, replacing defective equipment, and documenting work.