Electronic Technician

District 08-UNIT 751 Alexandria LA

Job Number: 08//ET/10.12.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) we plan build maintain and protect the transportation systems that connect communities support commerce and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is to function as a member of a team responsible for the maintenance repair and inspection of computerized traffic control systems and flashing beacons within District 08. The employee shall possess a working knowledge of basic/practical maintenance general and specialized safety regulations and policies. The employee will have to work with high voltage AC and DC circuits. The employee will also be required to attend training courses/classes deemed essential for performance of work.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail safety awareness and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Technician Supervisor .

Two years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment precision machinery or electronic/electrical systems; OR

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here .

Job Duties

Depending on assignment Electronic Technician may:

• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
• Reads and interprets electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.
• Provides visual inspection of television equipment checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Maintains an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs on electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.
• Assists in check-out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.
• Installs updates and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Electronic Technician $ $ 50128.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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