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Electronics Technician I - Durham Co

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location

Durham County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06623

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Electronics Technician I

Position Number

60019431

Salary Grade

NC09

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Position numbers 60019431, 60019437, 60019440 and 60019419 will be filled from this posting. You only need to apply once to be considered for these positions.

This position will serve as an Electronic Technician in the Traffic Services Unit. This is skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic traffic control systems, lighted signs and roadway lighting. Your duties will include: install traffic signal equipment by wiring/installing signal head, wiring detectors, installing/wiring controllers. You will trace out electrical wiring diagrams, locate trouble, dismantle control, replace worn or faulty parts, reassemble, and test the traffic control system, and you may supervise helpers. You will re-lamp/repair roadway light fixtures, troubleshoot and repair roadway lighting control cabinets. Skills required include: general knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe/efficient use of tools, materials and test equipment used in the electrical/electronic trades. You should possess the ability to diagnose source of equipment failures, as well as possess the ability to repair/maintain a wide variety of complex electrical equipment. You must be able to use and operate aerial bucket truck up to 50 feet in height. Perform assigned tasks and understand and follow both oral and written instructions, comply with all safety rules and policies to maintain a safer work environment. Possess the ability to perform manual and physical labor involved in the installation and removal of traffic signs and other traffic control devices. Overtime work is required when necessary and the position is subject to emergency callback.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components.

+ Experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.

+ Knowledge of the National Electric Code.

+ Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision.

+ Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

Additional Expectations:

Possess the ability to do heavy lifting to shoulder high. Possess the ability to work in environmental conditions which include extreme cold and hot outside conditions, exposure to noise, dust, asphalt, traffic and heavy construction. May be required to work during non-traditional work hours including weekends, holidays, nights and times of emergency.

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver's License must be obtained through completion of an on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre-employment drug testing required. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes are required.

**Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Mark Santiago at 919-536-4000

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of standard test equipment used to diagnose electronic components.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

05

Explain how you have experience reading and understanding schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the National Electric Code?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge of the National Electric Code.

08

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning, scheduling, and carrying out work assignments effectively with minimal technical supervision?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to plan, schedule and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal technical supervision.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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