Electronics Technician – Traffic Services

How to Apply
You must apply at https://tinyurl.com/2vd6ev7z by September 16.
 
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The Challenge
We’re looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Division 3 Traffic Services team working in Division 3:  Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Duplin and Sampson counties.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and repair electrical, electronic, and computerized Traffic Control systems throughout Division 3.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and inspection of new Traffic Control systems and existing systems that are upgraded.
• Install traffic signal equipment and wiring detectors.
• Install and wire controllers.
• Trace out electrical wiring diagrams to locate trouble.
• Dismantle and reassemble components.
• Replace worn/faulty parts.
• Work without constant supervision and be evaluated by a supervisor for efficient use of time and proper operation of Traffic Control systems repaired and maintained.
• Maintain records of all signal work accomplished, keep an accurate record of time worked, and record all materials used on a computer.

What You Bring

• General knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe/efficient use of tools, materials, and test equipment in the electrical/electronic trades.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failure sources.
• Ability to repair/maintain complex electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components.
• Experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and perform work assignments effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Safety toe shoes.
• Ability to safely drive a motor vehicle and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) Endorsement (Don’t have one? Still apply.  You can get it with 360 days of hire through our On-the-job Training program).
• Strength to lift up to 80 pounds or more shoulder high.
• Ability to use and operate an aerial bucket truck up to 60 feet.
• Good ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and comply with all safety rules/policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to perform manual physical labor in the installation and removal of traffic signs and other traffic control devices.
• You can work outside in extreme cold and hot, and with exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction.

Notes

• Overtime work is required when necessary, and you will be subject to emergency callback.
• You will be part of an on-call rotation team responding to after-hours traffic signal related issues.
• A pre-employment drug test is required, and we will check with previous employers for the past 3 years about controlled substances/alcohol abuse.

Education & Experience
Associate’s degree in Electronics, and
1+ year experience in the repair and maintenance of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Questions?
Call me: Deb Herzig at 910-341-2200.

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