Electronic Technician - Dallas Water Utilities - (Civil Service)

About the Role

The Electronic Technician performs journey-level technical work involving installation, operation, repair, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 equipment.
• Repairs and replaces defective electronic equipment such as communication equipment, traffic signal lights and signs, sound or lighting equipment, and telecommunication equipment or related components to eliminate malfunctions.
• Tests electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction; performs alignment activities, general maintenance, and effective technical work to correct deficiencies or issues.
• Prepares, drafts, and creates operating documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily workload, generates and disseminates maintenance requests, and completes shop logs and time sheets.
• Drives and operates vehicles and other equipment to facilitate repairs, maintenance, and inspection services; loads tools and material onto vehicle to ensure material is available to install or repair equipment.
• Takes inventory and orders equipment; ensures supplies and all electronic equipment are available to successfully complete assignments.
• Replaces electronic components in motors and water pumps at pumping stations; performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment for water control, water quality, and chemical handling; works on an emergency basis to minimize risk and resolve issues.
• Communicates and engages effectively with various personnel, operations, and maintenance groups to address issues, provide technical direction, and resolve electronics problems quickly and professionally.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in the installation, testing, diagnosis, and/or repair of electronic or related electrical equipment.
• Associate degree or higher in an electrical or electronic technology field will meet the education and experience requirements.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations controlling operations and checking of base station and mobile two-way radio equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and function of a variety of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of sound and lighting equipment operations.
• Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and practice involved in the installation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of complex electronic circuitry.
• Ability to identify and differentiate among color-coded electronic components.
• Ability to use a variety of standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Requirements

• Some positions require a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Some positions require an extensive background check.

Pay

Salary range: $49,254.40 - $55,348.80. The salary listed is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.