Electronic Technician Trainee Electronic Technician
Bossier, LA - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
This position is located in District 04 Unit 752 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. The overall function of this position is to install repair program and maintain electronic traffic signal systems solid-state computerized controllers and video detection equipment. This position may assist in providing a wide variety of routine electrical maintenance and installation work at all facilities maintained by District 04 Operations. The incumbent is required to operate bucket trucks forklifts and passenger vehicles as well as being required to have specialized knowledge in the use of voltmeters amp gauges PDA devices computers and any other tools that are required for the job at hand. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain licensing in the following areas: CDL.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CDL LICENSE BEFORE APPOINTMENT.
- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Installs repairs and maintains electronic traffic signal systems solid-state computerized controllers and vehicle detection equipment. Performs detailed preventive maintenance and inspection of all computerized traffic signal systems in the district on a yearly basis.
- Inspects the installation of new traffic signals and flashing beacons including wiring and cables computerized signal controllers and electronic signal heads. Performs the uploading and downloading of programming data to and from computerized traffic signal controllers using a laptop or handheld computer.
- Performs programming changes on computerized traffic signal controllers. Performs diagnosis and repair of data communication equipment for computerized traffic signal controllers in a coordinated traffic signal system.
- Install repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes primary and secondary high-voltage systems underground and above-ground indoor and outdoor lighting cooling heating and refrigeration equipment emergency power plants control panels generators and power distribution systems.
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints electronic schematics and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Provide assistance concerning the layout of electrical and mechanical systems in all buildings. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on air conditioners water heaters ice machines and other equipment required by the Office of Risk Management.
- Perform diagnosis repair and maintenance of electrical devices and systems associated with fixed bridges. Maintain and repair roadway lighting and marine navigational lighting on fixed bridges. Perform electrical maintenance work on the electronic signals and lights.
- Assist in keeping an adequate supply of electrical and electronic parts on hand for routine and emergency repairs. Assist in estimating repair costs to determine the feasibility of repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical equipment. Prepare Daily Work Reports (DWR) for all electrical maintenance work and traffic signal work. Assist telecommunications personnel with the installation of two-way radios in state vehicles.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression:This position may be filled as an Electronic Technician Trainee or Electronic Technician.
Compensation:
Electronic Trainee - $21.05/hourly
Electronic Technician - $24.10/hourly
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shawn RayElectronic Technician Supervisor District 04/752
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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age or pregnancy and prohibits harassment of any type.Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Required Experience:
Intern