Traffic Signal Technician - Level 3 (IMSA)

Description

Traffic Signal Technician - Level 3 (IMSA)

This position is responsible for performing technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems. Performance of a variety of specialized tasks include setting up controllers, time clocks, microwave detectors, emergency vehicle detectors, mast arm, span wire and pedestrian poles, and other traffic signal equipment. Fill in for emergency call duties are required.

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Respond to urgent traffic signal malfunction calls, direct traffic and/or repair signals.
• Sets and maintains all local timing patterns and closed loop operations, conducts, periodic maintenance on all traffic signals, and tests timing switches quarterly.
• Maintain purchasing of all traffic signal and sign equipment by preparing PO’s and submitting for approval to ensure all times are received.
• Assist local agencies in obtaining required traffic signal permits; collecting fees from agencies.
• Oversee and install traffic signals at designated locations by building forms, mixing and setting concrete pads, installing controller cabinet with loop detector, conflict monitor and/or timer, set and pull span wire and electrical conductor cable, hang traffic signal, make wire connections at signal, cabinet, and power lines, interconnect to existing signals, cut asphalt and install magnetic detection loops.
• Monitor and participate in upgrading existing traffic signals and flashing beacons and/or replacement of new equipment, constructs and repairs traffic signals, timers and microprocessor, troubleshoots circuits utilizing volt meter or oscilloscope.
• Assists electrician with wiring circuits such as installing holiday decorations, repairing airport hangar wiring, installing and/or repairing ballfield and park lighting.
• Install telephone lines and communication lines for traffic signals.
• Investigate traffic complaints related to public concerns and/or accidents, provides facts to attorneys, and may appear in court as expert witness.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in all traffic signal devices.
• Assist in on-site work duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to distinguish the range of color spectrum
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights over 15 feet.

Education & Experience

• 2-5 years of Traffic Signal Technician experience preferred.
• IMSA Level II or III Certification is required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reading.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.