Electronics Lead Technician

MOS Code: 94W (Army)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or higher
• Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and servicing of a variety of electronic or electromechanical equipment and systems
• Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state

Responsibilities

• Install and repair a variety of electronic or electromechanical control systems and equipment, including:
  • Electronic traffic controls
  • Utility treatment plant instrumentation
  • Process monitoring and control systems
  • Computerized controls and programmable controllers
  • Microphones, headsets, and mobile data terminals
  • Supervisory control and data acquisitions (SCADA)
  • Fire and security alarms
  • Security card systems
  • Closed circuit televisions
  • Clock systems
  • Fiber optic systems
  • Communications systems
  • Other related electronic or electromechanical equipment
• Identify parts for replacement, maintenance, and other work in accordance with established procurement procedures
• Inspect equipment and systems
• Provide preventative maintenance services
• Test and validate results using a variety of test equipment
• Program or re-program equipment as required and calibrate instrumentation and monitoring equipment for accuracy
• Operate standard or specialized vehicles and equipment, including aerial device vehicles
• Install new or enhanced electronic services, equipment, or systems, including:
  • Installing electrical conduit and wire systems
  • Installing motor components and electrical or electronic devices
• Research, identify costs, and order parts, supplies, equipment, and materials to complete assigned tasks
• Wire, connect, test, and maintain new service or systems
• Coordinate electronic service needs and schedules with other trades, vendors, contractors, departments, and others
• Repair and maintain fiber optic communication and infrared detection systems
• Install, remove, construct, refurbish, and perform other tasks associated with the area of assignment
• Operate and design improvements to control systems, including:
  • Programming and implementing changes to traffic signal functions using traffic signals software
  • Participating in SCADA network equipment design, selection, and development, including interface protocols and system backbones
• Review plans and specifications of electronic control systems to ensure compliance with operational needs
• Adjust and calibrate instruments to ensure functioning within standards
• Configure process control schemes, computer input and output points, displays, and control graphics
• Develop and enter programs, including those for field devices
• Verify data transmissions
• Make approved changes to meet functional specifications
• Prepare schematic drawings and sketches to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems
• Perform related duties as required, including:
  • Performing duties of coworkers to ensure continuity of operations
  • Coordinating system upgrades with contractors and users to minimize disruption
  • Maintaining cleanliness of tools, equipment, and workspaces
  • Observing safe work practices
  • Responding to user questions, problems, or complaints
  • Responding to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and working outside normal business hours as needed
  • Maintaining and updating files, records, reports, and logs
• Serve as designated lead worker, if assigned, including:
  • Guiding, monitoring, and training less knowledgeable employees in electronics repair or maintenance work
  • Scheduling and assigning work
  • Reviewing and checking work
  • Guiding others in work processes
  • Recommending areas for employee skills improvement
  • Providing input to the employee performance evaluation process

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance:
  • Self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage available at no cost to eligible employees
  • Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more at no cost
• Wellness Program:
  • Wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and more
• Tuition Assistance Program:
  • Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs
  • Available for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment
• Vacation Leave:
  • Eligibility after six months of employment for regular employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Accrual rates per pay period:
    • 0 - 5 years of service: 3.70 hours (12 days per year)
    • >5 to 15 years of service: 5.24 hours (17 days per year)
    • >15 years of service: 6.16 hours (20 days per year)
• Sick Leave:
  • Accrued in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission
• Accident with Pay Leave:
  • Applies to occupational injuries and diseases occurring after the effective date of adoption
• Pregnancy Leave:
  • Treated the same as any other temporary physical disability
  • Use of accumulated sick leave, followed by unpaid leave or use of annual leave
• Legal Holidays:
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King Holiday (Third Monday in January)
  • Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
  • Juneteenth (June 19)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (First Monday in September)
  • Veteran's Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
  • Day after Thanksgiving (Friday following the fourth Thursday in November)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Employee's Birthday
  • Additional holidays as designated by City Council
  • If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; if on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed