Electronic Equipment Technician (DDOT)

Electronic Equipment Technician (DDOT)

Salary

$46,190.00 - $51,779.00 Annually

Location

100 Mack Avenue, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202604737031DDOTSR

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Vehicle Maintenance

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Bargaining Unit

1620-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 312 (DDOT General

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Electronic Equipment Technician

The City of Detroits Department of Transportation (DDOT) is currently seeking TElectronic Equipment Technicians for the DDOT Vehicle Operation Division.

Under general supervision and in accordance with established maintenance and repair procedures and with the opportunity for consultation with superior on department revenue security policies, but with responsibility for seeing that policies are observed, and for the quality of the work, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electronically operated equipment. Bench tests, diagnoses, and repairs the electronic components thereof.

Examples of Duties

• Test, diagnose, repair, and install fare-handling and other equipment electronic components such microprocessor logic boards, power supply and motor control boards, and other printed electronic circuit boards that control the operation of the equipment, identification computers, junction and isolation boxes, data probes, various receivers, mobile bins, vaults, microcomputers, and peripherals.

• Employ schematic diagrams and a variety of bench testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital volt meters and calipers, and probe combination units to troubleshoot, signal trace, and locate malfunctions.

• Replace, repair, or rebuild defective electronic components.

• Utilize an EPROM programming instrument to modify or replace EPROM chip program instructions on logic control boards.

• Adjust and calibrate electronic components.

• Repair electronic locks and reset combinations.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions with microcomputers and peripherals.

• Run diagnostic programs, replace control boards, and other microcomputer, data communications, and power supply components.

• Use a microcomputer to enter and receive farebox maintenance and diagnostic information and reports.

• Ensure that revenue security procedures are properly followed.

• Respond to problems and technical questions from remote locations and give instructions and directions or visit locations to locate and clear malfunctions.

• Clean, lubricate, and adjust mechanical components.

• Check and make dimensional adjustments.

• Inspect, test, and assemble electronic equipment and mechanical subassemblies.

• Keep a supply of replacement parts, boards, and subassemblies.

• Maintain a file of wiring diagrams, electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and repair records.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• High School graduation or G.E.D. Some advanced training in electronics.

• Two(2) years of experience in testing, maintenance, and repair of electronically operated microprocessor controlled systems and equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Completion of a sequence of courses in electronics, radio, television or computer repair in a recognized technical school, institute, or community college.

EQUIVALENCY:

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 10/01/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have in testing, maintenance, and repair of electronically operated microprocessor controlled systems and equipment?

• No Experience
• 1 Year of Experience
• 2 years of Experience
• 3+ years of Experience

03

When troubleshooting a microprocessor logic board, what is the first step you should generally take?

• Replace all components on the board
• Clean the board with compressed air
• Consult the schematic and perform signal tracing
• Reset the power supply and try again

04

This role requires working with mechanical and electronic systems, sometimes under pressure in remote locations. Describe a time you diagnosed and resolved a complex equipment failure in the field. What steps did you take?

05

Describe your experience working with EPROMs or reprogramming chip instructions. What tools or processes did you use?

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job