Electronic Technician Trainee - Electronic Technician

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development, seeks an Electronic Technician to install, repair, program, and maintain electronic traffic signal systems, controllers, and video detection equipment in District 04/752. The role requires CDL before appointment and involves operating specialized tools and vehicles.

Qualifications include one year of related experience, CompTIA A+ certification, and FCC license when applicable.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems.
• One year of experience or training in the installation, repair or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification.
• Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and vehicle detection equipment.
• Inspects the installation of new traffic signals and flashing beacons, including wiring and cables, computerized signal controllers, and electronic signal heads.
• Performs programming changes on computerized traffic signal controllers and diagnoses data communication equipment in coordinated traffic systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment including high-voltage systems, lighting, HVAC, emergency power plants, control panels, and power distribution.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and layouts; assist with equipment layout and preventive maintenance of HVAC and related systems.

Skills

Electronic/electrical systems

Computer hardware/software

CDL license

FCC license

Tools

Voltmeter

PDA devices

Laptop computer

Job description

This position is located in District 04, Unit 752 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. The overall function of this position is to install, repair, program, and maintain electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and video detection equipment. This position may assist in providing a wide variety of routine electrical maintenance and installation work at all facilities maintained by District 04 Operations. The incumbent is required to operate bucket trucks, forklifts and passenger vehicles as well as being required to have specialized knowledge in the use of voltmeters, amp gauges, PDA devices, computers and any other tools that are required for the job at hand. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain licensing in the following areas: CDL.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CDL LICENSE BEFORE APPOINTMENT.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Requirements

• One year of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems.
• One year of experience or training in the installation, repair or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification.

Experience Substitution

Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirement

Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and vehicle detection equipment. Performs detailed preventive maintenance and inspection of all computerized traffic signal systems in the district on a yearly basis.
• Inspects the installation of new traffic signals and flashing beacons, including wiring and cables, computerized signal controllers, and electronic signal heads. Performs the uploading and downloading of programming data to and from computerized traffic signal controllers using a laptop or handheld computer.
• Performs programming changes on computerized traffic signal controllers. Performs diagnosis and repair of data communication equipment for computerized traffic signal controllers in a coordinated traffic signal system.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes primary and secondary high-voltage systems, underground and above-ground, indoor and outdoor lighting, cooling, heating, and refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants, control panels, generators, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Provide assistance concerning the layout of electrical and mechanical systems in all buildings. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on air conditioners, water heaters, ice machines, and other equipment required by the Office of Risk Management.
• Perform diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of electrical devices and systems associated with fixed bridges. Maintain and repair roadway lighting and marine navigational lighting on fixed bridges. Perform electrical maintenance work on the electronic signals and lights.
• Assist in keeping an adequate supply of electrical and electronic parts on hand for routine and emergency repairs. Assist in estimating repair costs to determine the feasibility of repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical equipment. Prepare Daily Work Reports (DWR) for all electrical maintenance work and traffic signal work. Assist telecommunications personnel with the installation of two‑way radios in state vehicles.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Electronic Technician Trainee or Electronic Technician.

Compensation:

Electronic Trainee - $21.05/hourly

Electronic Technician - $24.10/hourly

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: Shawn Ray

Electronic Technician Supervisor – District 04/752

Office: 318-549-8360

Email: [e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.