Electronics Technician III (Public Works - Underground Collections)

Under general supervision supervises and/or participates in the installation, *configuration, maintenance, and repair of various devices and related electronic *and computer controls and equipment, and other related assigned duties. *This position is specific to the PW-Underground Collections section.

Position Code: 4263-0006SN
Public Works, Environmental Operations, Underground Collections
Pay Grade: AT-28 / Salary Range: $2,709 - $4,692/Mo.

Essential Job Functions: (All Departments/Divisions)
Supervises and/or participates in the work of subordinate Electronics Technicians engaged in a variety of installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration activities;

Performs maintenance and repair work;

Orders parts and maintains a parts inventory;

Supervises and/or trains individuals concerning operations or equipment;

Supervises and/or participates in the testing of controllers and related electronic equipment;

Maintains a routine maintenance program of control equipment;

Prepares reports for departmental management;

Develops and maintains training manuals and charts for electronic equipment maintenance;

Maintains files and records;

Operates light to heavy automotive equipment and/or a City vehicle.

In addition to the above tasks, the following essential tasks may be required by the individual department/division.

Underground Collections:
Maintains multi-component computer system and peripheral devices utilized in CCTV inspection;

Repairs electronic cameras utilized in CCTV investigation of sanitary and storm sewer systems;

Make electrical and mechanical repairs to CCTV camera transporter;

Installs and repairs CCTV security cameras;

Installs and maintains various electronic safety equipment on Underground Collections vehicles;

Performs routine and preventative maintenance on personal use gas detectors;

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots the operation of exterior security access gates;

Programs microprocessor based equipment (PLCs);

Assists with various computer hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), supplemented by successful completion of an approved two (2) year course in electronics or other related field; and four (4) years of experience in field and/or bench repair of electronic equipment and related process control equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128.

Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of a variety of electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and materials, used in the testing, maintenance and repair of such equipment; and considerable knowledge the theory and operating principles of solid state devices and circuitry. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to read and work from wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering specifications, and factory service manuals; ability to perform technical diagnostic repair work; ability to maintain inventory and work records; ability to perform assignments independently with limited supervision; and the ability to utilize the highest level of interpersonal skill in order to understand, select, develop, and motivate people at any level within or outside the organization. Skill in the use of various tools and equipment in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment and plant process controls and instrumentation.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone and to solder and de-solder miniature components on circuit boards; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 60 pounds; may be subject to extended periods of walking and standing; reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, crawling, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of an Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's License; and some positions within this classification may be required to obtain a valid applicable Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a Class “C” Water or Sewer Operator’s License as issued by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within six months to one year of hire date.

Skills Test Required:
An Electronics Technician knowledge assessment will be administered.

Working Environment:
Working environment is indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather; may be exposed to the following: hazardous materials, animal waste/dead animals, flammable liquids, traffic, cramped work areas, excessive dust, weather/temperature extremes, trench excavations, underground gas/electric/petroleum lines, rough terrain, hazardous/toxic atmospheres, damp/wet surfaces, snow/ice covered surfaces, overhead power lines, toxic fumes/vapors/odors, confined spaces, compressed gases, high noises, and computer monitor. *Hours: 4/10 schedule, 6:00 a. m. -4:30 p. m. but may be subject to change due to shift rotation, must be available for call back and overtime as needed.