Senior Electronic Technician - Transportation & Public Works

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas seeks a Senior Electronic Technician to lead installation, repair, programming, and maintenance of electronic equipment across City facilities and utilities. You will guide a team of technicians, ensuring compliant, reliable operation of traffic signals, water systems, and other critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of hands-on electronics experience in municipal settings, with strong diagnostic and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of electronics repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a municipal environment.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license; CDL may be required in some divisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and assist junior technicians in preventive and repair maintenance.
• Train and review assignments on troubleshooting techniques and major projects.
• Evaluate performance and reliability of electronic equipment; diagnose malfunctions and coordinate service requests.
• Design and oversee construction of diagrams and process changes for equipment control.
• Test components, circuits and pumps; diagnose issues and perform alignments.
• Draft operating docs, schedule daily work, and manage shop logs; approve timesheets.
• Operate city vehicles and transport tools/materials for installs/repairs.
• Track inventory and coordinate with vendors for parts and data sheets.
• Handle additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Electronic theory

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Vocational Diploma

Associate degree in electrical engineering/related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical testing instruments

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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.

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

$26.65 - $31.28

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.