Traffic Signal Technician I-II

Starting Pay

Traffic Signal Tech I: $22.95/hr - $24.98/hr

Traffic Signal Tech II: $25.82/hr - $28.10/hr

I. Purpose of Job

Under general supervision, installs and maintains traffic signalization and roadway lighting. The Traffic Signal Technician performs highly skilled advanced level work in the installation, maintenance, operations, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and various (ITS) Intelligent Transportation System components. Responsible for diagnosing and repairing defects in sophisticated Intelligent Transportation System traffic signal control system.

Traffic Signal Technician I

II. Essential Job Duties

A. Performs traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance.

• Maintains roadway lights on city streets, parking areas and interstate including changing lamps, LEDs, installing new lights, ballasts, and poles.
• Monitor and maintain cloud-based flashing signals for school zones including changing lamps, installing cabinets, fuses, and load switches and timings.
• Maintains and installs sophisticated ITS vehicle detection equipment (radar, wireless, camera, loops)
• Computer programming of vehicle detection systems: MIOVISION (camera detection), WAVETRONIX (radar detection, SMARTMICRO (radar detection).
• Installation, preventive maintenance, operations, and repair of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and speed warning signs.
• Installation, preventative maintenance, operations, and repair of (PTZ) Pan Tilt Zoom cameras.
• (APS) Accessible Pedestrian Stations associated with the City's traffic signal system.
• Interpret electrical plans, code requirements, electronic schematics and diagrams for the installation and maintenance of the City's traffic signal system.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records regarding all installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's traffic signal system.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with private contractors and other departments.
• Respond to emergencies, outages and system failures including locating area/s affected, repairing defect, provide traffic control including the placement of safety cones or barricades.
• Must obtain and hold International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Tech I and Work Zone certifications.
• Equipment operator for Skid Steer, Forklift, Excavator, and other essential equipment used in installing and maintaining signal and lighting infrastructure.

B. Administrative

• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and oversees expenditures for equipment and tools including maintaining inventory.

Traffic Signal Technician II

II. Essential Job Duties

A. Performs traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance.

• Maintains roadway lights on city streets, parking areas and interstate including changing lamps, LEDs, installing new lights, ballasts, and poles.
• Program, monitor and maintain cloud-based flashing signals for school zones including changing lamps, installing cabinets, fuses, and load switches and timings.
• Computer programming of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) traffic signal controllers.
• Computer programming of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) malfunctioning management units (MMU), and traffic signal Smart Monitoring systems.
• Computer programming of vehicle detection systems: MIOVISION (camera detection), WAVETRONIX (radar detection), SMARTMICRO (radar detection).
• Installation, preventive maintenance, operations, and repair of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and speed warning signs.
• Installation, preventative maintenance, operations, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and various (ITS) Intelligent Transportation System components.
• Installation, preventative maintenance, operations, and repair of (PTZ) Pan Tilt Zoom cameras.
• (APS) Accessible Pedestrian Stations associated with the City's traffic signal system.
• Interpret electrical plans, code requirements, electronic schematics and diagrams for the installation and maintenance of the City's traffic signal system.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records regarding all installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's traffic signal system.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with private contractors and other departments.
• Respond to emergencies, outages and system failures including locating area/s affected, repairing defect, provide traffic control including the placement of safety cones or barricades.
• Must obtain and hold International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Tech I and Work Zone certifications.
• Equipment operator for Skid Steer, Forklift, Excavator, and other essential equipment used in installing and maintaining signal and lighting infrastructure.

B. Administrative

• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and oversees expenditures for equipment and tools including maintaining inventory.
• Knowledge of MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and constant changes.

III. Other Job Duties

Performs other job duties as assigned, including:

• Assist Installing fiber optic cable.
• Attends safety classes for continuing education for IMSA certifications.
• Salt Brine Operations Technician
• On-Call Designation: This position is considered an On-Call eligible position and rotation on an On-Call team is required.

IV. Primary Job Challenges

• Primary challenges of this position include staying knowledgeable of current technology.
• Precautions involved in working with and around electricity.
• Working alongside moving vehicle traffic.

V. Equipment Operated

Variety of light and medium equipment, including Bucket Truck, Aerial Lift Platform Truck, Skid Steer, Excavator, and Forklift.

Machinery and tools required for maintenance and installation of traffic signalization devices, streetlights and school flashers.

VI. Key Competencies Required

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  Job Content Knowledge:

Has extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and Traffic Division practices as they pertain to the performance of duties related to the position. Has extensive knowledge of the processes involved in the functions and mechanics of traffic signals and signal timing; operations of closed loop systems; basic construction techniques, methods, equipment and tools; electrical circuits, schematics, and solid-state devices; and computer programming of technical data pertaining to the Traffic Division. Is knowledgeable of engineering principles and practices applied to traffic signal improvement projects. Can effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers. Can remain calm in emergencies.

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  Language Skills:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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  Mathematical Skills:

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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  Reasoning Ability:

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations here only limited standardization exists. In decision making, some choices are known while others may need to be identified. Some reliance on precedent. Interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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  Teamwork:

Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Regularly move about around different worksites.
• Constantly operates equipment or machinery such as turners, grinders, loaders, and other comparable equipment.
• Frequently positions self to maintain work area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
• Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs/ladders in various work areas.
• Occasionally moves/transports up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently moves/transports up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:

• Frequent work in high, precarious places
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Regular exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Occasional exposure to vibration.

The work environment is moderately noisy (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

VIII. Qualifications

Traffic Signal Technician I

Education and Experience: The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I (within one year of employment)
• Work Zone Certification (within one year of employment)
• Class B CDL Driver's License (within 6 months of employment)

Traffic Signal Technician II

Education and Experience: The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a one-year certificate from college or technical school; plus, two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I
• Work Zone Certification
• Class B CDL Driver's License