Traffic Signal Technician

Come help the City of Hayward develop and maintain a high-quality traffic signal system that supports the safety of the traveling public. Under general direction from the Transportation Manager, the Traffic Signal Technician performs a variety of tasks involving the maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and testing of traffic signals, controllers, and street lighting systems. The Traffic Signal Technician may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level clerical staff as necessary. Duties include installation, adjustment, testing, inspecting, and maintaining traffic signals, controllers, cabinets and streetlights; conducting regular monthly preventative maintenance inspections and associated repair of traffic signals and streetlight equipment; diagnosing malfunctions and perform necessary repairs, such as pole knockdowns and traffic timing problems, and responding to citizen inquires and log activities on a daily basis.
What you will do: 
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
 

• Installs, adjusts, tests, inspects, and maintains traffic signals, controllers, cabinets and streetlights.  
• Conducts regular monthly preventive maintenance inspections and associated repair of traffic signals and streetlight equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs necessary repairs, such as pole knockdowns and traffic signal timing problems.
• Adjusts detector loops and changes and repairs traffic signal heads.
• Maintains records related to reported malfunctions and repairs to streetlights.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and log activities on a daily basis.
• Provides recommendations for street lighting, traffic signal operational and maintenance improvements. 
• Conduct night surveys for streetlights, reports outages, and makes recommendations for improved lighting as needed. Paint traffic signal and streetlight equipment.
• Assists contractor with the installation of new traffic signals. Coordinates work with on-call streetlight and/or signal consultant.
• Re-lamps streetlights and traffic signals.
• Operates testing and measurement equipment.
• Completes emergency repairs during or after normal working hours.
• Assists other staff members with related work as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Traffic Signal Technician | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) 


CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of:  

• Maintenance and repair techniques for electronic and electrical components and circuitry.
• Methods used in problem-solving and troubleshooting to resolve complex electrical, electronic, and traffic signal computer networking problems.
• Safe operation and maintenance of bucket truck, hand and power tools, light equipment, heavy motorized equipment, welders and torches. 
• Methods and techniques used in traffic control and related safety procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, City and departmental regulations, codes, policies and procedures. 
• Safety regulations and practices applicable to electrical equipment.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer applications related to the work. 

Ability to: 

• Follow detailed and technical written or verbal instructions.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, manuals and sketches related to traffic signals, street  lighting, area lighting, and building electrical circuits.
• Keep current on changing signal and streetlight technology.
• Locate and repair defects in traffic signals, streetlights and related equipment.
• Demonstrate skill and safe working practices in use of tools and equipment.
• Perform duties in a safe manner while elevated above traffic in or on appropriate equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Identify and take appropriate action when unusual operating problems occur. 
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 
• Work with minimal supervision.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS  You have: 
 Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of electrical construction or maintenance experience including repairing traffic signals or electrical systems and/or related equipment.  

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. 

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California driver's license. Certification by the International Municipal Signal Association Level I and Level II Traffic Signal Technician is required within eighteen (18) months of appointment date. BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.


Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Salary : $92,997 - $112,653