Transportation Technician

Who We Are
 At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
 
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

The City of High Point is currently seeking a Transportation Technician that performs responsible skilled and technical work in the repair, maintenance and installation of signal system control devices; does related work as required.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Signal System Supervisor.

• • Assists with installation, relocation and maintenance of traffic control devices including controllers, network ethernet switches, and related signal system devices.
  • Assists with the daily operations, technical duties and functions and general services of the Signal System Division of the Transportation Department.
  • Assists with the installation, relocation and maintenance of the signal system communication network.
  • Assists with the analysis of current traffic signal operations and investigates methods for improvement.
  • Operates an aerial bucket truck for CCTV camera maintenance and related equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on CCTV cameras and cabinets.
  • Assists with fiber optic cabling system including pulling, splicing, installing terminating connectors and interfacing equipment.
  • Assists the Transportation Technician with field surveys, site distance complaints and other data, Traffic Signal and other traffic control devices. Assists with lane closure permits and driveway permits as needed.
  • Assists with collecting field data using automated traffic counters and performing traffic studies necessary for determining roadway improvement needs.
  • Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

• Minimum Qualifications
? High school diploma
? Some knowledge and experience in Electrical utility work and knowledge of the trade equipment and materials is preferable.
? On-the-job training is approximately six (6) months to (1) year.
• NC driver’s license required with CDL endorsement with one year of hire.
• Obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Field Tech within (1) year of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two-Year Degree in Electronic Technology or related field.
• Experience working with Traffic Signals and / or Traffic Signal System.
Physical Requirements
Hearing/Speaking
• Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle, or addressing an audience.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:
• Light Work
o Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
o Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
o A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
• Type of Physical Demands
o Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
o Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
o Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
Mental Activity/Requirements
Reasoning:
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.
Mathematics Ability:
• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.
Language Ability:
• Read: Ability to read safety and other manuals, instructions, equipment readings, report information, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, street names and signs, work orders and other documents relating too the job.
• Write: Ability to write figures, reports, make notes as needed to complete records and reports.
• Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions and communicate well with supervisor, co-workers, other City personnel and the general public in person, over two-way radio and by telephone; ability to perform proper and clear communication rapidly during emergency situations.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings:
• The Worker is subject to Inside and Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. The worker is required to work in extremely hot weather and extremely cold weather as well as in rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog, smoke, wind and lightning storms. This may require the individual to wear the same clothing and continue work for a period to exceed the normal work schedule in case of emergency. Worker is subject to other conditions such as pollen, creosote and other substances that may cause allergic reaction
Hazards associated with the electrical power industry.
Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment:
• Service trucks, bucket trucks, line tensioners and pulling rigs, telephone, cutters, small hand tools, drill press, grinder, voltmeters, computer, gasoline, two-way radios, pens, pencils, manuals, codes, regulations, ordinances, policies, electrical tools, small hand tools, cleaning products, paint, sign brackets, safety devices (cones), cables, conduits, ammeters, ladders and voltage testers.

 

Our Commitments
The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Salary : $44,737 - $57,323