electronics technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

ENGINEERING

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

CITY OF OPPORTUNITYHuman Resources Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position performs basic labor and skilled work to install, maintain, and

repair the physical, electrical, and electronic components of all City owned traffic signal equipment

and streetlights. Reports to an Electronic Specialist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for ensuring the proper function of all City owned traffic signal equipment and

streetlights. Assets maintained may be at ground level, underground, and/or overhead. Assembles,

adjusts, replaces, and repairs traffic signal heads, cabinets and streetlights. Troubleshoots, repairs, and

maintains programmable logic controllers (PLCs), battery backup systems, computer networking

equipment, and fiber optic networks. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies programming of

components and records effects on unit performance. Installs and repairs electrical and fiber optic

conduit above and below ground level. Searches and marks location of underground signal

equipment. Responds to after-hours emergencies to repair and/or mitigate problems related to signs,

traffic signals, and streetlight equipment.

Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety

procedures, especially those related to overhead utility lines, traffic, and underground utilities.

Deploys and retrieves work zones according to the Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM) and

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); flags traffic in work zones as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected toeffectively work together to meet the needs of the community

and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also

expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Electrical & Electronics – Knowledge of theory and practice including materials, diagrams and

methods used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electric and electronic control devices.

Knowledge of equipment used in electrical construction and repair.

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• Equipment Operation – Thorough knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting

and maintaining assigned equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the

operation of equipment.

• Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to

equipment operation, electric currents, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related

precautions to include basic first aid and CPR.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and

professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and

organizations, and the public.

• Judgement/Decision Making –Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate

situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

• Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with general office and specialized industry

software to effectively complete a variety of technical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

• Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports

and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas, presented verbally

and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and

in a confidential manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience in the electrical or electronics field or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

College or technical school course work in electrical theory and electronics desired.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements and an acceptable driving

record.

Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the

practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment.

Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation; pre-employment substance abuse testing and

is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

The position is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following

natural disasters and emergency situations.

After-hours and weekend standby shifts will be assigned on a rotating basis for on-call emergency

response. Required to report to office within 45 minutes of call while on standby.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate, though not constant, physical effort.

• Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight ranging

from pounds on an occasional basis.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth,

textures, sounds, and visual cues or signals.

• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as

dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,

hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, laser/radio frequencies, or traffic

hazards.

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