Sr. Electronics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Electronics Technician

Location:  Hampton, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Sr. Electronics Technician to support electronic infrastructure in the Hampton, VA.

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Install, repair, maintain, program, and modify devices and equipment associated with traffic control systems.
  
• Work with traffic signal controllers, fiber optic systems, wireless communications, twisted pair systems, and IP over Ethernet communication technologies and networks.
  
• Maintain and troubleshoot transportation-related communication, video, and network equipment.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance on dynamic/changeable message signs, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices, encoders, decoders, Ethernet switches, PLCs, and other related equipment.
  
• Apply principles of electronic theory to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
  
• Assist Traffic System Technicians and Traffic Signal Technicians as required.
  
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, technical drawings, and system displays.
  
• Troubleshoot and locate defective devices and perform repairs.
  
• Use electronic test equipment, fiber optic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
  
• Operate personal computers and related software applications.
  
• Climb communication towers to repair cameras and communication equipment when required.
  
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including platform and bucket trucks.
  
• Respond to emergency call-backs during scheduled off-hours as needed.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and communication systems required.
  
• Strong understanding of electronic theory.
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, schematics, and displays.
  
• Experience using electronic testing equipment and fiber optic testing equipment.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

Required Education & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED required. (Degree in engineering may be preferred)
  

Required Work Authorization:

• U.S. Citizenship
  

Required Licensing & Background Check:

• Valid driver’s license required.
  

• DMV records check required.
  

• Pre-employment drug screening required.
  

• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required