Traffic Systems Electronics Technician - On Call

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia seeks an Electronics/Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and program traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment. The role also covers general electrical maintenance, testing and coordination with engineers.

The position requires on-call availability, adherence to procedures with some discretion, and meticulous record-keeping; occasional after-hours work is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair or 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, and basic algebra/geometry.
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures and charts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, tests and repairs traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment; monitors other equipment.
• Installs, programs and tests mobile and fixed radios and accessories.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Programs and tests controllers and coordinates timing as directed by engineers.
• Inspects field work to ensure proper installation of devices.
• Assists in troubleshooting problems with devices as reported by electricians.
• Performs general electrical repair work for other divisions and departments.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed work records and reports.
• Receives inquiries, investigates and resolves public complaints; attends meetings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading technical docs

On-call availability

Education

Associate's degree in electrical or electronic maintenance and repair

Three (3) years of related experience

Tools

Testing equipment

Electrical repair tools

Job description

City of Columbia seeks an Electronics/Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and program traffic control devices and mobile communications equipment. The role also covers general electrical maintenance, testing and coordination with engineers.

The position requires on-call availability, adherence to procedures with some discretion, and meticulous record-keeping; occasional after-hours work is expected.