Traffic Signal Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Traffic Signal Technician Performs skilled work in installation, repair and maintenance of all traffic signals, traffic signal equipment, luminaire street lighting, sidewalk accent lighting, school flasher beacons, and pedestrian push button activated systems, traffic network infrastructure and components. Performs technical underground locating of traffic facilities as a tier 1 member of UNCC.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Traffic Operations Supervisor     

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in installation and preventative and corrective maintenance on all traffic signal equipment including poles, mast arms, signal heads, underground and overhead electrical wire runs, pull boxes, controller cabinets, MMU’s, controllers, UPS systems, school flasher beacons, pedestrian push button activated systems, fiber optic cable and traffic network components.
• Install power meter pedestals and breaker panels feeding traffic assets.
• Performs annual certification of all malfunction monitor units
• Installs and maintains emergency vehicle detection.
• Installs and maintains many types of vehicle detection systems
• Installs and maintains traffic CCTV PTZ cameras (pan / tilt / zoom)
• Setup, install and maintain all traffic network switches and devices.
• Setup, install and maintain wireless spread spectrum network radios.
• Monitors performance of traffic devices utilizing features of computerized master control software (Econolite Centracs).
• Keeps accurate records relating to traffic activities, problems and repairs relating to traffic signals, and signs & markings.
• Performs underground locates of traffic signal wiring, communications lines / fiber optic lines during and after business hours for Traffic.
• Set up / maintain traffic control per MUTCD while working in city ROW
• Performs maintenance and repairs to sidewalk decorative lighting.
• Installs, repairs and maintains traffic owned overhead luminaire lighting.
• Performs maintenance, installation and programing to all city owned school flasher beacons.
• Performs maintenance and installation to all city owned pedestrian activated push button systems.
• Performs maintenance, installation and programming to all city owned electronic speed limit signs.
• Performs fabrication, installation and maintenance of all traffic signs and sign post.
• Designs signs in house as needed using Gerber Graphics & Sign Cad software.
• In house Fabrication of signs using Graphtec sign Plotter.
• Assist managing shop inventory.
• Fabricates and installs permanent and temporary signage for special events.
• Performs lane marking layout, installation, removal, and painting of pavement markings such as stop bars, crosswalks, turn arrows, lane lines and artistic crosswalks.
• Works with inlay / overlay plastic tape, pre-formed thermoplastic and waterborne paint.
• Operates custom sign removal & installation truck.
• Operates bucket truck.
• Operates and maintains painting equipment.
• Operates and maintains roadway grinding equipment.
• Ability to work on call in annual scheduled rotation.
• Installs and maintains copper twisted pair cable, fiber optic communications cables, and wireless communications equipment.
• Maintains proper operation of school zone safety flashers.
• Assist with maintaining inventory of traffic Signal equipment and related materials.
• Responds to after hour emergencies when on-call. 
• Repairs malfunctioning, knocked down, or inoperable traffic regulatory device.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education

• High School Education or GED

Work Experience

• Preferred, 2 years of Traffic signal experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted. 

Certifications and/or Licensures

• IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification (within 6 months of hire)
• ATSSA TCT and or TCS or equivalent (or obtain within 12 months of employment)
• IMSA Signs & Markings Technician level I preferred (or obtain within 12month of employment)
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I preferred (or obtain within 18 months of employment)
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II Field preferred (or obtain within 24 months)
• IMSA Roadway lighting Technician Level I (or obtain within 24 months of employment)                                                

Required Driver’s License

• Class B CDL within 6 months of hire

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Traffic signal maintenance
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Maintenance of intersection communications
• Experience working with fiber optics

Basic knowledge of:

• Network component settings
• Design and production of traffic signs
• Installation of traffic signs
• Installation and maintenance of pedestrian crosswalks

Skills and Abilities

• Computer Skills - Strong skills needed to test, program and install traffic signal equipment, design, fabricate and install traffic signs.
• Communication - Strong skills needed to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, City administrative staff, other City employees and representatives of major vendors, community organizations, institutions, other governmental agencies and the general public.
  • Basic written skills needed for the report of malfunction condition and status for manufacturer repair.
• Analytical - Strong skills needed for fault isolation in field maintenance, and for the design and application of traffic signal modifications.
• Mechanical - Strong skills needed to operate tools used for traffic signal construction, maintenance with live voltage, and traffic sign installation.
  • Ability to operate aerial lifts, drill press, pneumatic tools, and jackhammer.
• Mathematical - Basic skills needed for crosswalk layout.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily outdoors and occasionally in the shop.  The employee is exposed to various weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions.  Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include excessive noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.

HOURLY RATE

$25.21 - $37.82/Hourly Rate

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

Salary : $25 - $38