What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Operations Technician I position at City of Apopka?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled and technical work in the operation of equipment related to street striping, traffic sign, traffic signal and streetlight maintenance with routine maintenance responsibilities for assigned equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Foreman, with direction from the Program Supervisor, and reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains traffic signals and associated electronic equipment including solid-state controllers, emergency vehicle pre-emption, radio communications, video camera detection, inductance loop detection and other cabinet components.
- Maintains signal system hardware such as signal and pedestrian heads, mast arms, standards, back plates, visors, signal lamps and LED lenses.
- Troubleshoots signal malfunctions; troubleshoots and replaces equipment in signal control cabinets; installs, adjusts, and replaces signal cameras; repairs wires in signal heads and bases. Maintains school crossing and other warning beacons including time clock and flasher programming.
- Installs, repairs and replaces traffic control signs and posts using aerial lift truck, gas-powered or hydraulic-powered driver and puller. Assesses post and anchor conditions, as necessary.
- Maintains computer-based sign inventory program, which includes installation and maintenance history, reflective properties assessment and hardware condition reports.
- Maintains street lighting systems, underground wiring records and spare parts inventory.
- Performs repairs to Troubleshoots street light outages; troubleshoots issues in street lighting cabinets; replaces relays, photocells, fuses, and breakers; repairs and replaces street light fixtures; replaces lamps and street light lenses in street light fixtures.
- Applies pavement-marking materials, including paint, plastic, etc., for striping streets and marking crosswalks, parking lots and curbs.
- Performs traffic counts and places traffic counters at locations, as assigned. Keep accurate records of daily activity and keep basic records and reports up to date.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Operates, maintains, cleans and repairs paint machines, post drivers, aerial lift truck, sign making system and numerous hand and power tools, including airless spray guns, heat guns, oxy-acetylene burning equipment, grinder, drills, rivet guns, ladders, saws, and hammers
Work requires standing for extended periods, frequent lifting of 40 lbs. or more, frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, digging, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing of ladders. Operates pickup truck and backhoe, Works frequently in extreme weather. Occasionally works in confined areas and at various heights.
All City owned buildings, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment.
DISCLAIMER :
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and / or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
