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Electronics Technician
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Electronics Technician
Salary
$34.43 Hourly
Location
Missoula, Montana
Job Type
Regular, Full-Time
Job Number
00519
Department
Public Works & Mobility
Division
PWM-Communications & Signal Shop
Opening Date
04/04/2025
Description
Benefits
Overview
Keep Our City Connected and Running Smoothly!
Are you a skilled electronics professional who enjoys problem-solving and hands-on work? As anElectronics Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our city's essential communication and traffic systems operational. From repairing two-way radios and emergency vehicle equipment to maintaining traffic signals and public safety systems, your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and safety of our community.
This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical background in electronics, radio communications, or traffic systems who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll work on cutting-edge technology, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to innovative solutions that keep our city moving.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level with hands-on, meaningful work, we encourage you to apply!
Union Affiliation:International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Screening of applications will begin on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Applicants applying on or after this date will only be considered if a competitive applicant pool is not received.
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application .
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
Essential Functions
Perform electronic maintenance and repair functions, including repairing two-way radios and pagers; maintaining radio base station and repeaters; testing, repairing, and modifying traffic signals, etc.
Install, operate, and maintain computerized closed loop traffic control systems, vehicle detection devices, and complex mobile data terminals with radio modems; install and repair emergency vehicle equipment; install and upgrade software program and change user registry on system servers.
Develop wiring plans and install wiring for traffic signals; replace lamps and bulbs in signals and luminaires.
Troubleshoot various problems with program software and equipment, including traffic controllers; provide necessary solutions and repairs.
Install, repair, program, and modify radio communication equipment, digital microwave equipment, sewage treatment plant alarm telemetry, office alarm systems, video cameras, recording equipment, public address systems, and audio equipment for all City departments.
Design and develop methods to modify equipment and electronic systems for alternate uses.
Perform tests and evaluations on equipment and electronics systems.
Maintain equipment, including ordering parts, and providing purchasing recommendations,
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic engineering and radio site construction management principles and practices, including operation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signalization, signal timing, traffic detection devices, and street lighting.
Knowledge of electronics principles and practices, including operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of various communication systems such as: two-way radios, pagers, alarms, emergency vehicle equipment, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to promote public works safety considerations, public right-of-way practices, work zone signing requirements, City safety policies, and OSHA standards and guidelines.
Skill in performing complex electronic maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
Skill in operating and setting up office equipment, mobile data terminals with radio modems, and other various computer software and databases, including software installation and utilizing Microsoft 365, with the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
Skill in analyzing and wiring electrical equipment.
Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
Ability to understand electronics schematics, repair manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to research, analyze, and provide solutions to various problems and situations.
Ability to safely operate various tools, vehicles, and other job-specific equipment.
Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures, including state and federal traffic regulations.
Ability to obtain Traffic Signal Technician II certification after three (3) years of employment.
Working Conditions:
Position requires the ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs. or less.
Work environment may include exposure to unavoidable weather conditions, occupational hazards, chemicals, biohazards, construction hazards, and physical risks, including working in high traffic areas, which require following basic safety precautions.
Duties require the ability to access work site at extreme elevations using a bucket truck or climbing radio towers.
Position may require a rotation of standby/on-call shifts to respond to emergencies outside regular hours.
Qualifications and Additional Application Materials
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of electronics, traffic engineering experience or another relevant field.
Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Must have or the ability to obtain Work Zone Traffic Control certification within three (3) of hire.
Must have or the ability to obtain FCC Radio Telephone Operator’s License within six (6) months of hire.
Must have or the ability to obtain Traffic Signal Technician I certification within 12 months of hire.
Experience or training in Mobile Radio Frequency (RF) Technology, preferred.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Market-Competitive Salary
Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities
$0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage
$10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident
Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .
Employer
City of Missoula
Address
435 Ryman Street
Human Resources
Missoula, Montana, 59802
Phone
406-552-6130
Website
https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/
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