Electronics Technician I: Traffic & Water Systems

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

Job description

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.