Transportation Electrician Technician II

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 27 - 34

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Opened: Friday December:00 AM

Close Date: Thursday December:00 AM

Department: Transportation Department

Traffic Operations/Repair & Maintenance

Salary: $27.61 - $34.51 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This position is responsible to carry out daily tasks for the Department of Transportation Engineering and Operations Division. This role requires a strong background in electrical and electronic troubleshooting particularly in traffic signal systems and communication networks that use copper and/or fiber optic cables.

The primary responsibilities include installing maintaining and repairing traffic managing servicing a network of traffic management and detection cameras diagnosing and troubleshooting issues at signalized intersections conducting on-site repairs in the field performing advanced component-level repairs and maintenance on traffic signal equipment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs advanced component-level repair and maintenance of traffic signal controllers and other transportation-related equipment. Programs the equipment for specialized applications or assigns work to journeyman-level technicians and serves as field supervisor in the maintenance installation and repair of traffic signal controllers and related equipment.

2. Designs and develops special circuits and devices to respond to special traffic control needs.

3. Troubleshoots analyzes and repairs traffic control and traffic surveillance equipment.

4. Works in a bi-monthly 24-hour-a-day on-call rotation schedule.

5. Makes decisions regarding design new construction or repair work on traffic signals and other related electronic equipment.

6. Performs maintenance and calibration on the traffic signal computer system and on related cable and peripheral equipment.

7. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in electronics and electrical repair work.

Valid Driver License and ability to obtain a city driving permit

Ability to participate in a bi-monthly 24-hour-a-day on-call rotation schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Two-year college degree in electronics

AutoCAD experience

A Level I and Level II IMSA Traffic Signal Certification

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the principles of electronic and digital circuit theory

Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of the repair of real time components as required by the nature of the assignment

Advanced skill in the design installation repair and maintenance of a variety of types of electronic equipment and other related electrical equipment

Ability to prepare and maintain work records and routine reports

Ability to read and interpret complex schematic diagrams and specifications for traffic signal controllers and related equipment

Ability to supervise design and review the work of subordinates.

Sensory Requirements:

Hearing

Vision

Touch

Smell

Physical Requirement:

Bending

Kneeling

Twisting

Reaching/Pulling

Lifting

Carrying

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Date Opened: Friday December:00 AM Close Date: Thursday December:00 AM Department: Transportation Department Traffic Operations/Repair & Maintenance Salary: $27.61 - $34.51 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a divers...