Sr. Electronics Technician

GovFirst; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GovFirst in Hampton, VA is seeking a Sr. Electronics Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices, CCTV, and communications networks.

The role supports transportation infrastructure and requires climbing towers and operating bucket trucks as needed. Candidates must have 3–5 years of hands-on experience with electronic and communication systems, strong theory knowledge, ability to read plans and schematics, and proficiency with testing equipment and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and communication systems.
• Strong understanding of electronic theory.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, schematics, and displays.
• Experience using electronic testing equipment and fiber optic testing equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, program, and modify devices and equipment associated with traffic control systems.
• Work with traffic signal controllers, fiber optic systems, wireless communications, twisted pair systems, and IP over Ethernet communication technologies and networks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transportation-related communication, video, and network equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dynamic/changeable message signs, CCTV cameras, PTZ devices, encoders, decoders, Ethernet switches, PLCs, and other related equipment.
• Apply principles of electronic theory to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist Traffic System Technicians and Traffic Signal Technicians as required.
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, technical drawings, and system displays.
• Troubleshoot and locate defective devices and perform repairs.
• Use electronic test equipment, fiber optic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operate personal computers and related software applications.
• Climb communication towers to repair cameras and communication equipment when required.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including platform and bucket trucks.
• Respond to emergency call-backs during scheduled off-hours as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Electronic theory

Read schematics

Fiber optic testing

Electronic testing equipment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Fiber optic testing equipment

Hand/power tools

Job description

Hampton, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Sr.Electronics Technician to support electronic infrastructure in the Hampton, VA area. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing devices, traffic control systems, and communication networks while ensuring reliable operation of transportation-related electronic equipment.

Responsibilities:

Install, repair, maintain, program, and modify devices and equipment associated with traffic control systems.

Work with traffic signal controllers, fiber optic systems, wireless communications, twisted pair systems, and IP over Ethernet communication technologies and networks.

Maintain and troubleshoot transportation-related communication, video, and network equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance on dynamic/changeable message signs, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices, encoders, decoders, Ethernet switches, PLCs, and other related equipment.

Apply principles of electronic theory to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

Assist Traffic System Technicians and Traffic Signal Technicians as required.

Read and interpret plans, schematics, technical drawings, and system displays.

Troubleshoot and locate defective devices and perform repairs.

Use electronic test equipment, fiber optic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.

Operate personal computers and related software applications.

Climb communication towers to repair cameras and communication equipment when required.

Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including platform and bucket trucks.

Respond to emergency call-backs during scheduled off-hours as needed.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and communication systems required.
• Strong understanding of electronic theory.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, schematics, and displays.
• Experience using electronic testing equipment and fiber optic testing equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Education & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED required. (Degree in engineering may be preferred)

Required Work Authorization:

Required Licensing & Background Check:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required

GovFirst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.