Traffic Signal Technician I

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Job Title:

TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN I

Type of Vacancy:

Open Competitive

Job Opening No.:

2500103-1

Job Code:

1238

Work Location:

TRAN & DRAIN-TRAFFIC ENG

Starting Salary:

$12.7444 Hourly / $26,508 Annually

Pay Grade:

1120

Special Recruiting Rate:

This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $30,724 Annually)

Application Dates:

01/17/2025 - 01/30/2025

Application Times:

Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of a higher classification, performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, traffic signal control systems, and associated electronic equipment. Work involves the performance of routine tasks in locating and correcting solid state, electronic, electrical, and mechanical defects in traffic signal systems. Incumbents in this position receive guidance from an employee of a higher classification as needed, but as experience is gained, freedom of work methods and actions are enlarged. Assignments are usually given orally, but may be in writing and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Incumbents may be required to attend or complete other courses of instruction if it is deemed necessary by a superior. Employees of this class may be required to be on twenty-four (24) hour a day call. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and six months of experience in electrical or electronic work.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license or a valid Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, B, or C with appropriate endorsements. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

Valid driver's license preferred. (Must provide current license information on your application and attach a license copy).

EXAMINATION

Traffic Signal Technician examination required (may take up to 1 ½ hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,724.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,508 - $30,724