Senior Electronic Technician - Transportation & Public Works

City of Dallas; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to lead a team, install, maintain and repair electronic equipment for communications, traffic, flood control, and water systems across City facilities.

The role requires extensive knowledge of electronics, troubleshooting, and team leadership, with duties covering diagnostics, documentation, and coordination with vendors under NEC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining municipal electronic equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory and practice for complex circuitry and controls.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics and apply NEC guidance where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and assist junior technicians in preventive and repair maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Train and evaluate technicians on troubleshooting and major installation projects.
• Diagnose malfunctions, test components, and implement fixes for pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Design and oversee fabrication changes and document processes and diagrams.
• Maintain reporting, logs, and timesheets; manage inventory and vendor communications.

Skills

Electronic theory

Troubleshooting

SCADA

MAXIMO

Electrical diagrams

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Education

Vocational Diploma

Associate degree in electrical technology

Equivalency with higher education

Tools

Flow Meters

Online Water Quality Instrumentation

Programmable Logic Controllers

Actuators

Gas Detection Equipment

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Job Summary

Acts as lead technician performing professional level technical work and leads other technicians performing the installation, operation, repair, programming, overhaul and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment for communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations or related electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation for the City of Dallas. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description Overview

The Senior Electronic Technician acts at a lead level delivering technical work and guides other technicians performing the installation, operation, repair, programming, overhaul and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment for communications, traffic signal control, flood control, water pumping stations or related electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation. for the City of Dallas properties and industrial facilities in accordance with federal, state, and city codes and in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) adopted by TDLR.

Essential Functions

1. Leads, coordinates and assists junior electronic technicians in preventive and repair maintenance, installation and modification of electronic equipment to ensure systems services are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
2. Trains, evaluates, and reviews assignments of electronic technicians on troubleshooting techniques, operating and repairing new equipment and major installation projects to ensure electronic work is completed correctly.
3. Evaluates performance and reliability of electronic equipment by applying electronic theory, principles of electronic circuitry, testing procedures, and related knowledge to install, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify tools, circuits or other hardware; meets with customers to identify nature of equipment problems and coordinates customer service requests for installation, repair, replacement, and/or removal of electronic supplies.
4. Designs, oversees, and assists in the construction and fabrication programs electronic chips and produces diagrams to change equipment processes for use in process connections and controls.
5. Tests electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment, and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units to diagnose causes of malfunction; implements various testing methods to evaluate soundness of all pumps, motors, and related equipment; performs alignment activities, general maintenance, and effective technical work to correct deficiencies or issues.
6. Drafts operating documentation and oversees the accuracy of reporting; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily work, generates and disseminates maintenance requests, and completes shop logs; approves timesheets ensuring all technical work is completed effectively.
7. Operates city-owned vehicles and other equipment to facilitate repairs, maintenance, and inspection services; loads tools and materials onto vehicles to ensure material is available for installs or repairs.
8. Logs and tracks inventory, orders necessary equipment; ensures supplies are available to successfully complete assignments; communicates with vendors to obtain documentation, technical data, or other relevant information.
9. Performs other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Thorough knowledge of utility management facilities, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, and/or mobile two-way radio equipment.
2. Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practices involved in the installation, testing, diagnostics, and repair of complex electronic circuitry; operation and functionality of water distribution equipment and systems; and/or a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment (SCADA, MAXIMO, Shop Logs or other).
3. Knowledge of testing, diagnostics and repair of electronic and electrical instruments, pumps, motors, actuators and many more electrical components; knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
4. Advanced ability to train, coordinate, and review the work of others.
5. Advanced skill in identifying and differentiating among color coded electronic components.
6. Advanced skill in use of a variety of standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
7. Ability to read and comprehend complex wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
8. Advanced ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
9. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience performing electronics repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial equipment and components in a municipal environment.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license. Some divisions may require a Commercial Driver's License with good driving record.

Education

A Vocational Diploma, an associate degree in electrical conduits and/or electrical engineering, or a two (2)-year technical degree in a related field. Preferred Experience with equipment such as Flow Meters, Online Water Quality Instrumentation, Switches, Programmable Logic Controllers and Components, Actuators, and Gas Detection Equipment is preferrable. Equivalency Associate degree or higher in an electrical or electronic technology, computer science or engineering fields and three (3) years of the stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements. High School Diploma and six (6) years of stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements Any current Certificate from TDLR directly related to electrical, electronic, low-or-high voltage, telecommunications, traffic signal or alarm systems and three (3) years of the required experience may fulfill the education and experience requirement.

Preferred Experience

Preferred Experience with equipment such as Flow Meters, Online Water Quality Instrumentation, Switches, Programmable Logic Controllers and Components, Actuators, and Gas Detection Equipment is preferrable.

Equivalency

Equivalency Associate degree or higher in an electrical or electronic technology, computer science or engineering fields and three (3) years of the stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements. High School Diploma and six (6) years of stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements Any current Certificate from TDLR directly related to electrical, electronic, low-or-high voltage, telecommunications, traffic signal or alarm systems and three (3) years of the required experience may fulfill the education and experience requirement.

Other Requirements

Must be able to assist with the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a master, senior, journeyman electrician, or residential wireman. Subject to varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call out. Subject to inclement weather conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Range $26.65 - $31.28 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

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