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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full-performance level electronic and
telecommunications work necessary for the installation, maintenance, and repair
of electronic and electrical equipment for highway illumination, traffic control,
traffic signal, traffic counting, materials testing, vehicle weighing, and/or
law enforcement. Travel may be required. May be required to be on-call. Performs
related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from the Electronics Technician 1
classification by the general supervision received and performing at the
full-performance level.
Examples of Work
Inspects and repairs traffic signal and highway lighting systems.
Inspects two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications
towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; lighting systems; or other
electronic/electrical equipment using various diagnostic devices and meters
to determine malfunctions.
Repairs and maintains two-way base, portable and mobile radio stations;
communication towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; lighting systems;
or other electronic equipment in the field or shop.
Configures and programs two-way radio equipment for appropriate frequencies.
Installs and/or erects new or repaired electronic or telecommunication
equipment; such as, traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile
radio stations/systems; communication towers; video recording systems; radar;
sirens; or lighting systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
Isolates malfunctions of office equipment such as electronic calculators,
computer lights, video and tape units, or sound systems using diagnostic devices,
oscilloscopes, digital volt meters, and circuit boards.
Analyzes malfunctions of office equipment and makes repairs using equipment
diagrams and manufacturer's specifications.
Determines priorities of repairs and emergencies when notified of the malfunctions.
Assists cities and municipalities with the installation and maintenance
of traffic control signals and highway lighting systems.
Instructs equipment operator or proper operating procedures through explanation
and demonstration of functions of various control switches and indicators.
Tests and repairs malfunctioning mobile radios and transceivers.
Performs calibration, maintenance and repair of ultrasonic testing devices.
Assists in conducting probagation tests to determine the proper location
of communication towers.
Maintains and inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
Maintains records of tests conducted, repair work and materials and parts
used.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of electronics and electricity.
Knowledge of the safety practices for working with electricity and electronic
circuits.
Knowledge of the applicable manufacturer's manuals and specifications.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
Ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment.
Ability to disassemble and assemble electronic equipment.
Ability to analyst equipment malfunctions, determine the parts needed and
the length of time for the repairs.
Ability to keep routine records.
Ability to safely work at high heights.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum
Qualifications [Top]
Training:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in electronics
repair or land mobile radio/microwave equipment repair.
Substitution:
Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in electronics
of at least 1080 clock hours or an Associate Degree in Electronics or Electronics
Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university may be substituted
for one year of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a general FCC radio license may be required. Possession
of a valid driver's license.
Established: 10/21/93
Revised: 11/08/04, 11/19/07
Effective: 11/19/07