Electronic Equipment Technician (DDOT)

Electronic Equipment Technician

The City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently seeking Electronic Equipment Technicians for the DDOT Vehicle Operation Division. Under general supervision and in accordance with established maintenance and repair procedures and with the opportunity for consultation with superior on department revenue security policies, but with responsibility for seeing that policies are observed, and for the quality of the work, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electronically operated equipment. Bench tests, diagnoses, and repairs the electronic components thereof.

Examples of duties include:

• Test, diagnose, repair, and install fare-handling and other equipment electronic components such microprocessor logic boards, power supply and motor control boards, and other printed electronic circuit boards that control the operation of the equipment, identification computers, junction and isolation boxes, data probes, various receivers, mobile bins, vaults, microcomputers, and peripherals.
• Employ schematic diagrams and a variety of bench testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital volt meters and calipers, and probe combination units to troubleshoot, signal trace, and locate malfunctions.
• Replace, repair, or rebuild defective electronic components.
• Utilize an EPROM programming instrument to modify or replace EPROM chip program instructions on logic control boards.
• Adjust and calibrate electronic components.
• Repair electronic locks and reset combinations.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions with microcomputers and peripherals.
• Run diagnostic programs, replace control boards, and other microcomputer, data communications, and power supply components.
• Use a microcomputer to enter and receive farebox maintenance and diagnostic information and reports.
• Ensure that revenue security procedures are properly followed.
• Respond to problems and technical questions from remote locations and give instructions and directions or visit locations to locate and clear malfunctions.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust mechanical components.
• Check and make dimensional adjustments.
• Inspect, test, and assemble electronic equipment and mechanical subassemblies.
• Keep a supply of replacement parts, boards, and subassemblies.
• Maintain a file of wiring diagrams, electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and repair records.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School graduation or G.E.D. Some advanced training in electronics.
• Two (2) years of experience in testing, maintenance, and repair of electronically operated microprocessor controlled systems and equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Completion of a sequence of courses in electronics, radio, television or computer repair in a recognized technical school, institute, or community college.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Evaluation Plan:

• Interview: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 10/01/2024

Employment benefits include:

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays
• The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.
• Retirement Benefits
• City Employees Retirement System As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
• Advancement Opportunities Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.