JOB
The Transportation Electronic Technician Trainee performs beginning level electronic, telecommunication, and electrical work and will be assigned to one of two crews that travel statewide. The signal maintenance crew performs troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of traffic signals and advanced warning systems. The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) & Lighting crew performs installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electronics on interstate and expressway highway lighting and ITS devices including Dynamic Message Signs, Closed Caption TV and Road Weather Information Systems. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established and several guidelines are accessible to the employee. Complexity involves analysis and troubleshooting of subject matter and decisions are made using the results. Must be able to work at great heights. May be required to be on-call. A commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within 4 months of employment. Performs related work as required.Pay Grade: 10
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assists in the inspection of electronic, electrical, or telecommunication equipment; such as, traffic signal systems; two- way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems using various diagnostic equipment and meters to determine malfunctions.• Assists in the repair and maintenance of traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/ systems; communication towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; lighting systems; or other electronic/electrical equipment in the field or shop.• Repairs and calibrates electronic equipment, materials testing devices, and scales at the central laboratory or in the field by using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and various hand tools according to the specifications of the manufacturer's manual.• Cleans, repairs, and calibrates permanent and portable electronic, spring-type, or hydraulic scales of weight enforcement crews using voltage, or ohm meters, hand tools, and cleaning materials according to technical requirements of the National Bureau of Standards and the State Division of Labor.• Installs and/or erects new or repaired electronic or telecommunication equipment, such as, traffic signal systems; two-way base, portable, and mobile radio stations/systems; communications towers; video recording systems; radar; sirens; or lighting systems according to manufacturer's specifications.• Assists cities and municipalities with the installation and maintenance of traffic control signals and highway lighting systems.• Keeps records of maintenance performed and materials used.• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions.• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Department of Transportation. Certain meeting or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.• A general FCC license may be required.• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license will be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION High school diploma or the equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEOne (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electronics/electrical repair or land mobile radio/microwave equipment repair.Substitution: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in electrical/electronics of at least 1080 clock hours may be substituted for the required experience.ORSubstitution: A journeyman electrician license may be substituted for the required experience.ORSubstitution: Associate’s degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.