Senior Electronic Technician - Transportation & Public Works

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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.

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.

Five (5) years of experience performing electronics repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial equipment and components in a municipal environment.

Must have a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.

Some divisions may require a Commercial Driver's License with good driving record.

A Vocational Diploma, an associate degree in electrical conduits and/or electrical engineering, or a two (2)-year technical degree in a related field.

Experience with equipment such as Flow Meters, Online Water Quality Instrumentation, Switches, Programmable Logic Controllers and Components, Actuators, and Gas Detection Equipment is preferrable.

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.

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

 

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.