Senior Electronic Technician - Flood Management
Salary
$25.70 - $31.61 Hourly
Location
6927 WEST COMMERCE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01258
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
08/13/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for determining work methods and applying technical expertise in diagnosing malfunctions in solid- state and vacuum circuitry. Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and maintains traffic signal and traffic/revenue control electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. Working conditions are inside and outside with exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
Southwest Service Center - 6927 W. Commerce, Building 1, San Antonio, TX 78228
Work Hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday; will require working on-call, after-hours, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather events
Essential Job Functions
- Troubleshoots electronic systems to diagnose electronic problems and performs required repairs. Repairs floodgates, water circulating systems, computer operations and monitoring of flood control systems.
- Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains special metering, and recording equipment used in water and sewage treatment plants.
- Maintains accurate records/logs of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair history of all electronic equipment.
- Inspects, tests, and repairs digital, solid-state, analog microprocessor traffic/revenue control, traffic signal, alarm, and data communication systems.
- Performs circuit analysis of digital and analog traffic/revenue control equipment, volume and density computers, cycle generators, display devices, coding equipment, and vehicle detectors.
- Wires traffic-control cabinets which include field wiring.
- Repairs broken-down signal/revenue-control equipment and prepares for servicing.
- Designs and builds test equipment to perform repairs and test functions for signal/revenue control equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Troubleshoots, isolates, and replaces or repairs faulty unit components.
- Operates electronic equipment to program various types of traffic signal controllers and traffic/revenue control equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Documents all work performed in the field and in the shop.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
- Three (3) years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Must obtain the appropriate type of Texas commercial "CDL" or Texas operators license within ninety (90) days of employment. The type of license required will be determined by the location and type and size of vehicle operated.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six (6) months electronic experience.
- Ability to estimate time and materials to successfully complete assigned tasks or projects.
- Experience maintaining accurate record/log history of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
- Knowledge of I/A operating systems.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic systems to diagnose electronic problems and perform required repairs.
- Experience repairing floodgates, water circulating systems, computer operations and monitoring of flood control systems.
- Experience installing, altering, repairing and maintaining special metering, and recording equipment used in water and sewage treatment plants.
Applicant Information
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of solid-state electronics, logic gates, digital, analog timing circuits, microprocessors, oscillators, and electronic measuring and testing equipment.
- Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of Alternating Current/Direct Current (AC/DC) theory.
- Knowledge of programming, traffic phasing, and timing.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they relate to electronics and the electrical trade.
- Skill in utilizing electronic measuring equipment, including an oscilloscope, frequency counter, digital voltmeter, volt ohm meter, amp probe meter, cable and conduit locator, NEMA and 170 controller testers, wire insulation tester, and loop detector tester.
- Skill in utilizing power hand tools.
- Skill in the operation of small and large Hi-ranger bucket trucks.
- Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
05
How many years of experience do you have in troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
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- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
06
Do you currently have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment?
- I have a valid Texas Commercial Drivers License
- I have the ability to obtain a Texas Commercial Drivers License within ninety (90) days of employment
- None of the above
07
Which one of the following Drivers Licenses do you have?
- Class "A" Commercial Drivers License
- Class "B" Commercial Drivers License
- Class "C" Drivers License
- None of the above.
08
How many years of experience do you have as a crew lead?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years +
09
How many years of experience do you have preparing estimates for projects by breaking them down into tasks and identifying equipment, materials, and time needed?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
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- 10 years +
10
How many years of experience do you have recording and tracking work history of time and materials used in the maintenance and repair of equipment?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
11
How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting, and working on Data Loggers?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
12
How many years of experience do you have working on solar panels?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
13
Select any of the following you have experience with:
- Electronic troubleshooting practices and techniques
- Reading blueprints and schematics
- Identifying equipment malfunctions
- Developing corrective measures
- Floodgate repairs
- Water Circulating Systems
- Flood Control Systems
- Maintaining special metering
- Recording Equipment
- None of the above
14
This position will be required to monitor the weather and work during inclement weather events; on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, or 12 to 16 hour work shifts as needed. Select any of the following shifts you are able and willing to work:
- Days
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Holidays
- On-call
- After-hours
- Overnight
- Rotating work schedules
- Alternate work schedules
- Adjusted work schedules
15
Tell me about the most difficult or complex idea, situation, or process you have ever had to explain to someone. How did you explain it? Were you successful? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
16
I acknowledge that for this position I will be required to pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a City of San Antonio medical provider and receive a minimum of a 1-year medical certification card as a condition of employment. I further understand that this requirement applies to current City employees applying for CDL positions and if I am a current City employee, I will no longer be grandfathered under the Driver Safety Program Administrative Directive 4.8 if I apply and am selected for this position.
17
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
Required Question
Employer City of San Antonio
Address Human Resources Department
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone 210-207-8705
Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx