ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

City of Newport News

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7 Newport News, VA Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Report preparation Computer operation Customer communication Safety regulations Professional ethics Writing skills Handling customer inquiries Adhering to traffic regulations Employee relationship building CDL Electrical safety procedures Driving Safety hazards Desktop applications Vehicle codes Computer skills Electrical maintenance CLP Traffic laws First aid and CPR Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN ENGINEERING NEWPORT NEWS, VA CITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position performs basic labor and skilled work to install, maintain, and repair the physical, electrical, and electronic components of all City owned traffic signal equipment and streetlights. Reports to an Electronic Specialist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for ensuring the proper function of all City owned traffic signal equipment and streetlights. Assets maintained may be at ground level, underground, and/or overhead. Assembles, adjusts, replaces, and repairs traffic signal heads, cabinets and streetlights. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains programmable logic controllers (PLCs), battery backup systems, computer networking equipment, and fiber optic networks. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies programming of components and records effects on unit performance. Installs and repairs electrical and fiber optic conduit above and below ground level. Searches and marks location of underground signal equipment. Responds to after-hours emergencies to repair and/or mitigate problems related to signs, traffic signals, and streetlight equipment. Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, especially those related to overhead utility lines, traffic, and underground utilities. Deploys and retrieves work zones according to the Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM) and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); flags traffic in work zones as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Electrical & Electronics

• Knowledge of theory and practice including materials, diagrams and methods used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electric and electronic control devices.

Knowledge of equipment used in electrical construction and repair. PC# 70276 Page 1 of 3

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6/01/2025 Equipment Operation

• Thorough knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of equipment . Safety
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation, electric currents, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related precautions to include basic first aid and

CPR. REQUIRED SKILLS

Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service

• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and organizations, and the public. Judgement/Decision Making
• Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions. Computer Skills
• Utilizes a personal computer with general office and specialized industry software to effectively complete a variety of technical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Time Management

• Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Communication
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs.

Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas, presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner .

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience in the electrical or electronics field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. College or technical school course work in electrical theory and electronics desired.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements and an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment. Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation; pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. The position is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. After-hours and weekend standby shifts will be assigned on a rotating basis for on-call emergency response. Required to report to office within 45 minutes of call while on standby. Page 2 of 3 PC# 70276

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REQUIREMENTS

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate, though not constant, physical effort. Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight ranging from 50-100 pounds on an occasional basis.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, textures, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, laser/radio frequencies, or traffic hazards. Page 3 of 3 PC# 70276

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06/01/2025