Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician (Trainee or Full-Performance)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

5d•$60,840 - $100,464•Onsite

About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician to perform skilled work for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including traffic signal construction, installation, repair, and maintenance. Technicians primarily support the electrical and electronic maintenance repair work of over 300 intersections including streetlights at all times of day, and a multitude of ITS equipment and support devices. This position encompasses multiple levels in a career ladder ranging from ITS Technician Trainee to ITS Technician II.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
ITS Technician Trainee: Less than one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment or other electronic and electrical equipment
Must receive the following certifications within one year of hire: VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification; and IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I or IMSA Roadway Lighting certifications.
ITS Technician Level I: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment or other electronic and electrical equipment
Must possess the following certifications: VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification; and IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I or IMSA Roadway Lighting certifications.
ITS Technician Level II: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment
Must possess the following certifications: VDOT Intermediate Work Zone certification; ISMA Traffic Signal Technician Level II certification; and ISMA Roadway Lighting certification.
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license or commit to the use of alternative methods of transportation to perform duties at other locations.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Electrical Science or a related field
Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Science or Trades school in a related field
Training or experience using the National Electrical Code (NEC) or Journeyman or Master Electrical license
Experience using, asset management systems, PublicStuff/311-Report-A-AProblem, MS Office, or similar systems
Experience using traffic management systems
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Installing, repairing, and maintaining ITS equipment, traffic signals, and streetlight devices
Troubleshooting equipment and implementing corrective procedures to ensure proper functionality
Performing preventive maintenance and adjustments to optimize performance and safety
Establishing and maintaining safe work zones in accordance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
Operating specialized tools and equipment, including aerial bucket trucks, to complete field work
Using work order systems to document work, generate reports, and track performance data
Coordinating with staff, contractors, or vendors to identify and resolve technical issues
Additional, higher level responsibilities will be assigned according to the level hired at.