Electronic Technician I

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Electronic Technician I to perform journey-level work installing, operating, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electronic equipment related to communications, traffic signal control, flood control, and water pumping stations to ensure reliable operation.

You will test, diagnose, and address equipment issues, prepare maintenance records, manage supplies, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support city services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in installation, testing, diagnosis, and/or repair of electronic or related electrical equipment.
• Valid Class C driver's license; Texas license within probation if out-of-state.
• Two years of on-the-job training or approved CTE program in electronics or electrical technology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates performance and reliability of electronic equipment and installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies.
• Repairs and replaces defective equipment such as communication gear, traffic signals, signs, and telecommunication components.
• Tests components, diagnoses malfunctions, and performs tests on pumps, motors, and related equipment; conducts calibration and alignment activities.
• Prepares operating documentation, schedules workload, generates maintenance requests, and logs time sheets.
• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment to facilitate repairs and inspections; loads tools and materials for installation or repair.
• Takes inventory and orders equipment; ensures supplies and electronics are available.
• Replaces electronic components in motors and water pumps; performs calibration and troubleshooting on water control systems; handles emergencies.
• Communicates with various teams to address issues and provide technical direction.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

FCC rules knowledge

Traffic signal controllers

Sound & lighting equipment

Electronic theory & circuitry

Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

Testing instruments usage

Color-coded components

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Job Summary

Performs journey level electronic technician work involving installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a widevariety of electronic equipment related to communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stationsor related electronic/electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.

Job Description

Overview

The Electronic Technician I performs journey level technical work involving installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment for communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations or related electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.

Essential Functions

1. 1 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.
2. 2 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.
3. 3 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.
4. 4 Prepares, drafts, and creates operating documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily workload, generates and disseminates maintenance requests and completes shop logs and time sheets.
5. 5 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.
6. 6 Takes inventory and orders equipment; ensures supplies and all electronic equipment is available to successfully complete assignments.
7. 7 Replaces electronic components in motors and water pumps at pumping stations; performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment for water control, water quality, and chemical handling; works on an emergency basis and works efficiently to minimize risk and resolve issues.
8. 8 Communicates and engages effectively with various personnel, operations, and maintenance groups to address issues, provide technical direction, and resolve electronics problems quickly and professionally.
9. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. 1 Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.
2. 2 Thorough knowledge of the operation and function of a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.
3. 3 Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
4. 4 Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.
5. 5 Thorough knowledge of the operation and function of a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.
6. 6 Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
7. 7 Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practice involved in the installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of complex electronic circuitry.
8. 8 Ability to identify and differentiate among color coded electronic components.
9. 9 Ability to use a variety of standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
10. 10 Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
11. 11 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
12. 12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in installation, testing, diagnosis, and/or repair of electronic or related electrical equipment.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Class C driver's license.
Applicants with a Class C driver's licenses issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class C driver's license within probationary period.

EQUIVALENCIES:

Two (2) years of on-the-job training under supervision or a successful completion of an approved career and technology education (CTE) program in electronics, electrical technology, automotive ele