What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Signal Technician I position at City of Topeka?
The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated individual to join its team as a Traffic Signal Technician. This position is responsible for the maintenance of City-owned traffic signals, streetlights and associated communications systems, which includes preventative, routine and emergency maintenance in all weather conditions. Traffic Signal Technicians must be able to work safely in and around moving traffic and will be required to work at heights up to 45 feet. Additionally, incumbents in this role must have the ability to determine color coding on electronic equipment and field wiring.
What youll do:
- Repair, replace, adjust, and troubleshoot basic electrical systems.
- Respond to trouble calls during and after scheduled work shifts.
- Maintain City owned traffic signals.
- Operate skid loaders, bucket trucks and other construction equipment as needed.
The ideal candidate:
- Enjoys taking things apart, problem solving, and putting them back together.
- Is highly organized, with the ability to work in fast-paced, distracting environments.
- Has experience operating Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
- Is comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license and must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka's insurance carrier.
- Demonstrated experience with the operation of hand tools used in the construction or mechanical trades is required.
- Graduation from an accredited vocational, military or two-year college with courses in electronics technology is preferred.
- IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification required within one (1) year of successfully completing the initial hire probationary period.
- IMSA Level I Traffic Signal Certification required within eighteen (18) months of successfully completing the initial hire probationary period.
Entry rate of pay: $20.42 - $21.39 per hour, DOQ
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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
- Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
- Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $20 - $21
