Senior Electronic Technician

Under general supervision, is responsible for determining work methods and applying technical expertise in diagnosing malfunctions in solid- state and vacuum circuitry. Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and maintains traffic signal and traffic/revenue control electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. Working conditions are inside and outside with exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
Southwest Service Center W. Commerce, Building 1, San Antonio, TX 78228

Work Hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday; will require working on-call, after-hours, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather events

• Troubleshoots electronic systems to diagnose electronic problems and performs required repairs. Repairs floodgates, water circulating systems, computer operations and monitoring of flood control systems.
• Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains special metering, and recording equipment used in water and sewage treatment plants.
• Maintains accurate records/logs of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair history of all electronic equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs digital, solid-state, analog microprocessor traffic/revenue control, traffic signal, alarm, and data communication systems.
• Performs circuit analysis of digital and analog traffic/revenue control equipment, volume and density computers, cycle generators, display devices, coding equipment, and vehicle detectors.
• Wires traffic-control cabinets which include field wiring.
• Repairs broken-down signal/revenue-control equipment and prepares for servicing.
• Designs and builds test equipment to perform repairs and test functions for signal/revenue control equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Troubleshoots, isolates, and replaces or repairs faulty unit components.
• Operates electronic equipment to program various types of traffic signal controllers and traffic/revenue control equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Documents all work performed in the field and in the shop.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Three (3) years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
• Must obtain the appropriate type of Texas commercial "CDL" or Texas operator's license within ninety (90) days of employment. The type of license required will be determined by the location and type and size of vehicle operated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months electronic experience.
• Ability to estimate time and materials to successfully complete assigned task or project.
• Experience maintaining accurate record/log history of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of I/A operating systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems to diagnose electronic problems and performs required repairs.
• Experience repairing floodgates, water circulating systems, computer operations and monitoring of flood control systems.
• Experience installing, altering, repairing and maintaining special metering, and recording equipment used in water and sewage treatment plants.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Knowledge of solid-state electronics, logic gates, digital, analog timing circuits, microprocessors, oscillators, and electronic measuring and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Alternating Current/Direct Current (AC/DC) theory.
• Knowledge of programming, traffic phasing, and timing.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they relate to electronics and the electrical trade.
• Skill in utilizing electronic measuring equipment, including an oscilloscope, frequency counter, digital voltmeter, volt ohm meter, amp probe meter, cable and conduit locator, 'NEMA' and '170' controller testers, wire insulation tester, and loop detector tester.
• Skill in utilizing power hand tools.
• Skill in the operation of small and large 'Hi-ranger' bucket trucks.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.