Electronic Tech I

Electronic Technician

Advancement opportunities: Electronic Technician, Chief Electronic Technician, Senior Electronic Technician II

Position Summary: This position, under direct supervision, performs a variety of work relating to the maintenance and calibration of electronic components and digital equipment with frequent opportunities to plan and make decisions relative to details of assigned duties.

Salary: MIN $21.33 per hour, MID $27.73 per hour commensurate with experience and skill set (includes an excellent benefit package with 24 days of PTO, employer paid health and life insurance, pension plan and more).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in calibration of various instrumentation, such as flow measurement instrumentation, temperature sensors and vibration sensors.
• Assists in repair of electronics in the collection system with the ability to use technical manuals.
• Monitors and maintains records of work performed as required.
• Maintains repair shop test equipment and service truck cleanliness and appearance.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electronic equipment. Maintains and calibrates safety equipment under direct supervision.
• Performs all duties while observing safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority. Maintains good communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because, in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

Financial Responsibility: May order supplies, equipment parts, materials, and equipment for department use as approved by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year experience in the repair and maintenance of sophisticated electronic apparatus preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Texas driver's license. Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator license (for Electronic Techs working in the Collection system), Class D wastewater (for Electronic Techs working in the plant) or D water (at the water plant) or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.

Knowledge: Must possess a basic understanding of A.C. and D.C. analog and digital circuitry and an analytical mind toward instrumentation technology.

Skills and Abilities: Must have mechanical and some construction skills. Ability to recognize the relationship between the electronics and the electrical systems used. Ability to calculate mathematical formulas.

Guidance Received: Receives ongoing detailed supervision and standard procedures. Follows standard procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position.

Physical Demands: This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to the position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases, and dust, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.

Tools and Equipment: Precision test equipment, electrically insulated hand tools, two-way radio, power tools calibration, and maintenance equipment, analog and digital equipment, office equipment, and pickup truck.