Electronic Technician II - GT0906 - WATER - PRODUCTION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Electronic Technician II
Position ID: GT0906
Department/Division: Utilities / Water Reclamation
Report to: Foreman
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and calibration of the communication systems, the process monitoring and control instrumentation and the SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition) systems for the City of Denton Water Utilities Department.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintains awareness of equipment operation and notifies appropriate department of any suspected abnormalities.
Troubleshoots failures in any of the systems this position is responsible to maintain.
Selects and installs process and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
Calibrates instrumentation using accepted practices.
Performs the key responsibilities on equipment including but not limited to:
Communication Systems, including:
Licensed VHF Data radio network
RF Modems, Coax and Antennas
Spread Spectrum Data radio network
Coax and Antennas
Ethernet and Fiber Optic systems (Single-Mode & Multi-Mode Fiber)
Bridges, Switches, Mode Converters, Fiber Termination Equipment, Patch Panels
Computer Ethernet systems
SCADA System, including:
Computer Systems that page out notification of received warnings and alarms, and continuously monitors plant operations and provides HMI capability.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), related I/O modules and application software
Process Monitoring and Control Instrumentation, including:
Ultrasonic Level transmitters, Flow transmitters (Ultrasonic and Open Channel Monitors), Pressure transmitters / switches, Differential Pressure transmitters
Toxic and Explosive Gas Monitors, Chemical Analyzers, Dissolved Oxygen Monitors (LDO), Turbidity Analyzers
Additional Duties:
Performs and assists with other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and Electronic Trade School Certificate or Diploma
A minimum of five years experience in maintaining or operation of electronic communications and control equipment
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Ability to read complex electronic schematics and electrical circuits
Ability to perform in a team environment identify and resolve any operational issues
Ability to properly use hand tools and test equipment associated with the trade
Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Ability to assume “On Call” to respond to emergency situations that may occur after normal working hours including weekends
Ability to work above normal heights; 10-100 feet
Ability to work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment
Ability to perform tasks involving moderate lifting
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must have good physical dexterity; capable of working in all types of weather, digging, pulling wire, lifting heavy loads, standing and performing tedious work for extended periods of
time
Must be able to work 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with overtime as required
Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies within 45 minutes
Preferences:
Preference will be given to applicants experienced with RF communication systems, and/or process instrumentation and/or SCADA systems in a manufacturing or process control environment.
Will consider training an applicant with less experience that demonstrates exceptional basic electronic and electrical skills under the City of Denton Developmental Tracking Policy 104.07
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: M
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: I
Balancing: Y
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Differentiate Colors: Y
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, RF power meter, and computers.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in all kinds of weather.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 1/26/2005
Revision Date: 1/21/2014