Electronics Technician I - Div. 13 Traffic Services

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Electronics Technician for NCDOT. This role involves the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control equipment. Candidates should have an associate's degree in electronics and experience in the field. The position requires physical labor and the ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics and one year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to work independently.
• Experience with traffic control equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic signal equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Knowledge of standard test equipment

Ability to diagnose electronic components

Experience reading schematic drawings

Knowledge of National Electric Code

Ability to perform manual labor

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position provides technical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment with emphasis on traffic control equipment & related devices for Division 13. This position will report to Asheville Traffic Services in Buncombe County. The duties to be performed include: installing traffic signal equipment, wiring detectors, installing and wiring controllers, tracing out electrical wiring diagrams to locate trouble, dismantling and reassembling components, replacing worn or faulty parts. Work will be performed without constant supervision and will be evaluated by the supervisor for efficient use of time and proper operation of Traffic Control Systems repaired and maintained. Skills of this position include: general knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient use of tools, materials and test equipment used in the electrical/electronic trade, ability to diagnose source of equipment failures, ability to repair/maintain a wide variety of complex electrical equipment. Subject to overtime work when necessary and position is subject to emergency callback. The Electronics Technician is expected to maintain proper records of all signal work accomplished and keep an accurate record of time worked and all materials used via computer. The successful applicant will be exposed to weather conditions of hot and cold, high volume of moving traffic.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components.
• Experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision
• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

Additional Expectations:

Safety toe shoes are required. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Employee must be able to lift up to 80 pounds, shoulder high. Must be able to use and operate aerial bucket truck up to 60 feet in height without accommodations. Perform assigned tasks and understand and follow both oral and written instructions, comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safer work environment. The employee shall have the ability to perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signals and other traffic control devices. Employee must possess the ability to work in environmental conditions which include extreme cold and excessive heat conditions, exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

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.
Supplemental Contact Information: Deborah Roberts at 828-250-3300

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.