Electronics Technician I

NCDOT; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electronics Technician I position with the North Carolina Department of Transportation is based at the Ferry Shipyard in Manns Harbor, NC. The role focuses on repair and maintenance of standard and custom electronics devices and subsystems.

You will troubleshoot complex interconnected systems, modify circuits for performance, operate testing equipment, and document work with diagrams and manuals. Some travel may be required and the ability to pass a fit-for-duty test is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics and one year of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may qualify per guidance.
• Licensure may be required depending on duties.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems made up of complex interconnected devices.
• Determines circuit configuration and function without documentation.
• Designs, constructs, and evaluates devices; modifies circuitry for performance.
• Operates standard and specialized electrical test equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of electronic replacement parts.
• Recommends equipment upgrades to supervisor.
• Maintains a library of technical literature and keeps knowledge up to date.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Electronic principles

Physics fundamentals

Circuit analysis

Testing equipment

Circuit modification

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Job description

## Electronics Technician IApply: Dare County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 14, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR-122489**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**Transit**Job Classification Title**Electronics Technician I (S)**Position Number**60018816**Grade**NC09**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. \\*\\*THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED\\*\\* This is skilled work in the repair and maintenance of standard and custom electronics devices, electronics subsystems, and smaller electronics systems. Positions may either function as agency or department-wide technicians responsible for the maintenance and repair of electronics devices, subsystems, or smaller systems; or be involved in the same type of repair independently but under the general supervision of a higher-level electronics technician. Positions calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair electronics devices or systems made up of several interconnected devices where this interconnection complicates troubleshooting and repair procedures. Documentation in the form of schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and repair manuals exist in many instances but may be fragmented or nonexistent in others. Positions may modify existing circuitry to improve performance or affect output or lay out circuitry to provide for special functions such as the interfacing of individual devices into systems. Reliance on existing types of circuits and circuit designs is common. Work is evaluated through analysis of reliability of electronic repair and workability of designs and circuit modifications. This position also assists other entities in the Ferry Division and may require overnight travel. The employee must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. •Troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems made up of complex interconnected electronic devices. •Determines circuit configuration and function of complex electronics systems in the absence of documentation. Evaluates and installs electronic systems. •Designs, constructs, and evaluates the devices. Modifies standard and nonstandard electronic devices to improve performance or to customize them for special use. •Operates standard and specialized test equipment. •Maintains an inventory of electronic replacement parts. •Recommends additional shop equipment or replacement equipment to immediate supervisor. •Compiles a library of technical literature, reads same to keep electronics knowledge up to date. •Performs related duties as required. Chosen applicant must be able to pass a fit-for-duty test. This position will work at the NCDOT Ferry Shipyard located at Manns Harbor, NC.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC09 $41,206 - $72,113**Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Working knowledge of electronic principles.* Working knowledge of the fundamentals of physics as applied to electronics.* Working knowledge of mathematical principles as applied to electronic circuit analysis.* Working knowledge of the uses of standard and specialized electronic testing equipment.* Demonstrated ability to analyze and modify standard circuitry to improve its performance or to perform special effects. **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.