Electronic Technician: Field Repair & Controls

City of Dallas; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Electronic Technician to perform journey-level technical work in installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment for traffic control, pumping stations, and related electrical systems.

Responsibilities include testing, diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating equipment, drafting operating documentation, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of FCC rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and function of a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
• Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practice involved in the installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of complex electronic circuitry.
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates performance and reliability of electronic equipment by applying electronic theory, principles of electronic circuitry, testing procedures, and related knowledge to install, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify equipment.
• Repairs and replaces defective electronic equipment such as communication equipment, traffic signal lights and signs, sound or lighting equipment, and telecommunication equipment or related components to eliminate malfunctions.
• Tests electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction; performs various tests and implements various testing methods to evaluate soundness of all pumps, motors, and related equipment; performs alignment activities, general maintenance, and effective technical work to correct deficiencies or issues.
• Prepares, drafts, and creates operating documentation to ensure an accurate records are maintained; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily work load, generates and disseminates maintenance requests and completes shop logs and time sheets.
• Drives and operates vehicles and other equipment to facilitate repairs, maintenance, and inspection services; loads tools and material onto vehicle to ensure material is available to install or repair equipment.

Skills

FCC rules

Traffic signals

Sound & lighting

Wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Testing instruments

Electrical testing tools

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an Electronic Technician to perform journey-level technical work in installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment for traffic control, pumping stations, and related electrical systems.

Responsibilities include testing, diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating equipment, drafting operating documentation, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and safety.