Position
Postal Electronic Technicians support both hardware and software systems of a variety of postal equipment. Electronic Technicians are responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of a variety of mail processing, customer service, and building operational systems. Technicians perform a wide spectrum of diagnostic, alignment and calibration, and overhaul tasks to perform their duties. Postal Electronic Technicians solve complex problems by applying their advanced technical knowledge.
These positions require highly skilled and experienced individuals. Additionally, these positions may require flexible and irregular hours and prolonged standing, walking, climbing and bending.
Postal Exam 932
The Electronic Technicians’ Exam (Postal Exam 932) is comprised of two sections: following oral instructions and general knowledge. Passing your postal exam is only one step you need to take you get your local post office job. You can prepare for your postal exam by taking some free postal exam questions.
The following oral instructions portion of Postal Exam 932 will present the applicant with a variety of verbal instructions. Each of the questions will be a variety of instructions that must be followed in order to determine the correct answer.
The general knowledge portion of the Postal Exam 932 will cover the following topics:
Basic mechanics – basic mechanical principles including gears, pulleys, cams, pneumatics, and hydraulic devices.
Basic Electricity – principles such as AC-DE circuitry, Ohm’s Law, magnetism and standard electrical hardware (e.g., relays, switches, circuit breakers).
Basic Electronics – standard electronic principles of logic circuitry, solid state devices, and standard electrical components (e.g., coils, capacitors, and resistors)
Digital Electronics – standard understanding of digital components, including encoders/decoders, logic gates and memories.
Safety procedures and equipment – industrial hazards and safety procedures and techniques.
Basic computer – standard computer concepts including programming, peripherals and memory/storage devices.
Basic mathematical computations – standard calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) using whole numbers, fractions, percentages and decimals.
Complex mathematics – calculations including as algebra, geometry, scientific notation, and number conversions.
Theoretical knowledge to practical applications – installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining of electrical equipment.
Detect patterns – determining how a given set of numbers, objects, or sounds are related to each other.
Written reference materials – locating, and comprehending handbooks, manuals, and other reference materials.
Follow instructions – understanding and executing written and verbal instructions.
Hand tools – understanding the safe and efficient use of a variety of hand tools.
Technical drawings – reading and understanding technical materials such as blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
Test equipment – using various types of mechanical, electrical and electronic test equipment.
Ability to solder – the safe and effective use of a variety of soldering techniques