Electronics Technician

The City of El Paso Texas

El Paso (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking a skilled technician to install, repair, and maintain a range of electronic and electro-mechanical systems. You will troubleshoot diverse equipment, including toll and signaling devices, radios, clock systems, and other control systems, ensuring reliability across city infrastructure.

Responsibilities include operating testing equipment, performing repairs, and supporting after-hours emergency calls as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or higher and two years’ experience servicing electronic/electromechanical/telecommunication systems.
Some positions may require a Texas Class C Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

Responsibilities

Install and repair electronic/electromechanical equipment and systems including toll equipment, fare boxes, flip dot display signs, video/audio announcement systems, two-way radios, clock systems, traffic signals and motor components.
Troubleshoot and repair or replace defective components and assist in repair and maintenance of complex control systems such as utility treatment plant instrumentation and process monitoring systems.
Operate testing equipment to verify repairs and respond to emergency service calls on a call-out basis, including after-hours work.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic/electromech

Repair

Testing equipment operation

Telecommunication systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Two-way radios

Job description

Requirements

MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: A High school diploma or GED, or higher and two (2) years experience in servicing a variety of electronic, electro-mechanical or telecommunication systems.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose
Under general supervision, perform a variety of electronic or electromechanical equipment and system repair tasks.

Typical Duties
Install and repair a variety of electronic or electromechanical, equipment and systems. Involves: Troubleshoot and repair or replace toll equipment, fare boxes, flip dot display signs, video or audio announcement systems, two-way radios, clock systems, traffic signals, motor components and other similar electronic or electromechanical equipment. Assist in the repair and maintenance of complex, specialized control systems such as utility treatment plant instrumentation, process monitoring and control systems. Operate testing equipment and verify repairs.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of coworkers and subordinates as necessary to ensure continuity of operations. Maintain cleanliness of tools, work areas, assigned vehicle and observe standard operating procedures and safety practices. Respond to user questions and furnish information. Respond to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and work outside normal working hours as needed. Maintain and update files, records, reports and logs.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Benefits

Life and Health Insurance

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.

Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.

The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!

Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

Eligibility for Vacation Leave

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part‑time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro‑rated amount of full‑time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.

For 0 - 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)

Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:
40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period

For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days)

40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period

For >15 or more years of service (20 days)

40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period

Sick Leave With Pay

Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

Accident With Pay Leave

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.

Pregnancy Leave

Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.

Legal Holidays

First day of January (New Year's Day)
Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
Thirty‑first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
June 19 (Juneteenth)
Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
Twenty‑fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
Employee's Birthday

Which best describes your level of education?

High School Diploma or GED
Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
None of the above

Which best describes the amount of experience you have in servicing a variety of electronic, electro‑mechanical or telecommunication systems?

2 years
3 to 4 years
Over 5 years
None of the above

Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

Describe your level of experience to follow oral and written instruction, read and interpret plans, schematics and other related documents and maintain accurate records.

No knowledge
Some knowledge
Good knowledge
Considerable knowledge

Describe your level of experience in electronic or electrical circuits, and related installation, maintenance and repair procedures

No knowledge
Some knowledge
Good knowledge
Considerable knowledge

Describe your level of experience in repairing and maintenance of complex, specialized control systems such as utility treatment plant instrumentation, process monitoring and control systems.

No knowledge
Some knowledge
Good knowledge
Considerable knowledge

Please describe how you operate electronic equipment, including testing equipment, and related circuitry.

Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score.
I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.