Electronics Technician I
Job in
Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, USA
Listed on 2026-08-23
Listing for:
State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position NumberGradeNC
09
About UsIt’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.
Description of Work Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered..The Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division is a specialized traffic data collection and analysis group that manages a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) comprised of a Continuous, Coverage, and Project Count Program for meeting the general traffic data requirements of NCDOT. Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities.
The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.
The primary responsibilities of the Electronics Technician I (ET I) position are maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing of traffic data collection equipment. The position performs basic to moderately complex maintenance activities on portable traffic counters in an Electronics Shop and on site at permanent traffic monitoring equipment located throughout the State. The position performs these activities to support the two functional areas of the Electronic Systems Section, Electronics Shop and Electronics Monitoring Systems.
The position monitors contractor activities and inspects contractor work for compliance with specifications of unit contracts. The position supports shop operations including equipment maintenance and testing, management of inventory control, and maintenance of supplies to support field operations. The position is supervised by the Electronic Systems Section Supervisor and will be periodically given assignments under the ET II positions. The ET I will work with volume/classification/speed and weight studies conducted by the Traffic Survey Group in support of FHWA National Heavy Truck Weight study and the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program.
ETI provides technical support to the ET II when requested for special projects. The ET I will perform other duties as assigned.
The Electronics Technician I must be able to legally operate a state vehicle, (), attend meetings, and work with field staff when needed. Ability to travel to monitor contractor activities. Ability to work at the roadside in a wide range of environmental conditions where heavy traffic flows occur. Operate an aerial device for installation and maintenance of various equipment. Must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds and use variety of hand and power tools.
Provide site maintenance including cutting, clearing, and trimming of trees and bushes. Framing, digging, trenching, and installing concrete by hand will be required for installing new and existing concrete site pads. Ability to travel anywhere in the State and may require overnight travel, extended periods of time, and unusual work hours.
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