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The Delaware River and Bay Authority ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE in New Castle, Delaware
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
APPRENTICE
Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE
\$30.85 per hour (\$64,188 annualized)
Opening Date: November 2, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled\ I. POSITION SUMMARY
The Electronic Systems Technician Apprentice will service and support the electronic systems and
equipment of the Delaware River and Bay Authority (Authority). Employees in this classification
assist the Electronics Systems Technicians (EST) install, program, and service equipment and
equipment peripherals in the Authoritys electronic systems. An Electronic Systems Apprentice will
follow the direction from the EST assigned to train him/her and will receive leadership, guidance,
instruction, and assistance from these individuals as well as the Electronic Systems Managers and
the Director of Technical Operations. Servicing and supporting the Authoritys electronic systems
and equipment will require travel to other facilities as needed to support Authority operations. The
work assigned may be performed internal or external to any Authority building or structure and at
great heights. These tasks may be performed over roadways, over waterways, on towers and on, in
or under bridges. Employees in this classification are considered essential, non-exempt employees
and are subject to call twenty-four (24) hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous
operation of the equipment and systems at the Delaware River and Bay Authority. Personnel within
this classification receive supervision from the Electronics Systems Managers and/or the Director
of Technical Operations.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works on assignments applying acquired technical skills and knowledge
Documents service activities and generate reports using a combination of verbal and written
communication skills
Completes all work assignments in accordance with established procedures, policies, and local,
state/federal codes and regulations
Maintains a detailed knowledge of appropriate and/or established safety requirements,
procedures and precautions for all assigned duties, exercises and monitors safety requirements,
procedures and precautions for the prevention of damage to Authority property and personal
injury to themselves, co-workers and the public
Provides highest level of customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and
efficient manner
Services, installs and verifies operational readiness of equipment and/or cabling in the
following Authority systems:
o Toll and Fare Collection Systems
o Traffic Management System
o Life Safety Systems
o Public Address Systems
o RF, Voice and Data Communication Systems
Operates and/or uses the following in the performance of their assignments:
o Multi meters, oscilloscopes and soldering/desoldering stations
o Basic and advanced RF service equipment
o Computers, their peripherals and LAN cable certification equipment
o System specific operational, diagnostic and reporting software
o Technical manuals, schematics and drawings
o Power and manual hand tools
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Detailed knowledge of analog and digital electronics and fault isolation techniques
Detailed knowledge of proper test equipment operating procedures
Detailed knowledge of electronic/electrical safety and soldering techniques
Detailed knowledge of body mechanics and ergonomics
Detailed knowledge of and the ability to use office application software and office
equipment
Ability to read, comprehend, and use schematics during fault identification/isolation
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to climb stairs, consisting of at least ten (10) steps, more than twenty-(20) t me per
scheduled work day
Ability to reach or place items at ankle level, waist level, or above the head without
assistance
Ability to work from heights exceeding sixty (60) feet above the ground
Ability to lift thirty-five (35) pound loads without assistance
Ability to work within limited, restricted, and/or confined areas
Ability to cl