Senior Voting Machine Technician

An incumbent in this class is responsible for overseeing and participating in the maintenance, repair, and preparation of voting machines for elections.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Supervises and prepares machines for inspection prior to election for each representative district. Prepares machines includes but is not limited to lifting and setting up the machines, packing them with ballots, testing operation of machines, and closing the machines.
   
• Supervises and participates in pre-election servicing and inspection of voting machines to ensure proper operation.
   
• Makes major repairs of machines such as straightening machine frames to correct torsion damage, replacing public counters, motors and transmission assemblies.
   
• Rebuilds component parts and fabricates out of stock parts, as necessary.
   
• Trains and instructs other technicians in the routine maintenance, servicing and inspection of voting machines.
   
• Maintains inventory of tools and parts.
   
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Voting Machine Technician
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in troubleshooting electronic equipment.
2. Six months experience in using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
3. Six months experience in record keeping.

4. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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