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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