June 15, 2021

Highway Electronics Technician – Kanawha County

 Nature of Work

The Highway Electronics Technician performs full-performance level electronic and telecommunication work or assists a higher-level electronics technician with 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. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established, and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Complexity involves analysis of subject matter and decisions are made using the results of this analysis. May be required to be on-call. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 11

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 telecommunications 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 on proper operating procedures through explanation and demonstration of functions of various control switches and indicators
• Performs calibration, maintenance and repair of ultrasonic devices
• Assists in conducting propagation tests to determine the proper location of communication towers
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, materials and supplies
• Maintains records of tests conducted, repair work and materials and parts used
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answers a variety of standard questions.
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take   place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Possession of a general FCC radio license may be required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the working mechanisms used in the maintenance of highways or related structures
• 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 analyze equipment malfunctions and determine the parts needed and the length of time for repairs
• Ability to keep routine records
• Ability to safely work at high heights
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

  • High school diploma or the equivalent.

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    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience 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 may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

    •           OR

  • Substitution: Associate’s degree in electronics or electronics engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. 


    • To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/3115526/highway-electronics-technician-kanawha-county