Field Electronics Technician I – Traffic Systems

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking an Electronics Technician I (S) to maintain and repair traffic data collection equipment. The role covers installation, testing, and field support of monitoring equipment across the state.

The position requires an Associate's degree in electronics plus relevant experience, a Class C driver's license, and willingness to travel. It combines shop-based troubleshooting with field operations in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics and one year of experience in repair/maintenance of electronics.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply as per policy guidance.
• Familiarity with electronics fundamentals (capacitance, resistance, signal processing) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain electronic traffic data collection equipment.
• Install, inspect, and maintain portable and fixed traffic monitoring equipment.
• Prepare and test portable counters for deployment.
• Travel across North Carolina to inspect equipment and support field operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electronics troubleshooting

Field work

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Aerial device equipment

Solar panel sensing devices

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation is seeking an Electronics Technician I (S) to maintain and repair traffic data collection equipment. The role covers installation, testing, and field support of monitoring equipment across the state.

The position requires an Associate's degree in electronics plus relevant experience, a Class C driver's license, and willingness to travel. It combines shop-based troubleshooting with field operations in varying conditions.