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Instrument Technician

City of Tyler
TX 75702, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025
Perform diagnostic tests, repair and replacement of instrumentation and trouble shoot problems in SCADA system telemetering, automated controls, analog, and digital equipment. Maintain records of all data, calibration, and repairs.
  • Operate volt/ohm/Amp meters, process meters, and other diagnostic equipment.

  • Operate volt/ohm/Amp meters, process meters, and other diagnostic equipment.

  • Perform diagnostic tests, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.

  • Perform calibration and adjustment of instrumentation and meters.

  • Maintain records and files, documents changes.

  • Enter data on personal computer.

  • Study schematics, drawings and technical manuals.

  • Maintain instrument inventory.

  • Use phone to receive technical support.

  • Perform telemetering and radio repair.

  • Perform preventative maintenance.

  • Must possess good writing and mathematical skills.

  • Must possess good analytical skills and be able to use reason to solve problems.

  • Must have advanced knowledge of electronics, telemetering and instrumentation.

  • Must be able to read and understand schematics and technical manuals.

  • Must be able to use process meters and evaluate results.

  • Must be computer literate and either be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SCADA operating system, or be able to learn these software programs.

  • Must have the ability to stand 2 hours daily; walk 1 hour daily; sit 1 hour daily; lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs.; stoop, bend, twist, turn, climb, crouch, crawl, kneel, balance, and reach.

  • Must have good finger movement, grasp, hearing and eyesight.

Education and Experience: Must possess a minimum of an associate degree in instrumentation technology, electrical engineering, or related field, with significant instrumentation background. A combination of college work and/or field experience in instrumentation repair may be acceptable. These requirements are necessary due to the technical nature of this position. Must have at least three (3) years of experience in instrumentation repair work. Must possess or be able to obtain a Class “C” Water Operator’s Certification issued by the TCEQ within two (2) years . Must possess a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License with a clear driving record. 

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.  The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace.  All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

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