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City of Dallas · 1 day ago

Senior Electronic Technician (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.65/hr - $31.28/hr

3+ years exp

City of Dallas is committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. The Senior Electronic Technician performs advanced journey level technical work and leads other technicians in the installation, operation, repair, programming, and maintenance of electronic equipment to ensure efficient operation.

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Responsibilities

Leads, coordinates and assists lower level electronic technicians in preventive and repair maintenance, installation and modification of electronic equipment to ensure systems are maintained and repaired in a timely and cost effective manner

Trains, evaluates, and reviews assignments of lower level technicians on troubleshooting techniques, operating and repairing new equipment and major installation projects to ensure that electronic work is done correctly

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; meets with customers to identify nature of equipment problem and coordinates and schedules customer service requests for installation, repair, replacement, and removing electronic equipment to provide services in a timely manner

Designs, oversees, and assists in the construction and fabrication of consoles for modification of automobile communication equipment; programs electronic chips and produces diagrams to change equipment processes for use in process connections and controls

Tests electronic components, circuits, and faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction; performs various tests and implements various testing methods to evaluate soundness of all pumps, motors, and related equipment; performs alignment activities, general maintenance, and effective technical work to correct deficiencies or issues

Prepares, drafts, and creates operating documentation and oversees the accuracy of reporting; uses various systems to schedule and monitor completion of daily work load, generates and disseminates maintenance requests and completes shop logs and time sheets ensuring all technical work is being completed effectively and professionally

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 is available to successfully complete assignments; contacts and communicates with vendors to obtain documentation, technical data, or other information when not available

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 and works efficiently 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

Qualification

Electronic theoryPLC systemsSCADA systemsTraffic signal controllersTwo-way radio equipmentSoundLighting equipmentWiring diagramsColor code identificationTesting instrumentsComponent level repairsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Associate's degree in an Electrical, Electronic Technology or Computer Science field

Three (3) years of experience in the installation, testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic, electrical controls, computer hardware or related electrical equipment

Valid driver's license with good driving record

Component level repairs

Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out