Senior Traffc Signal Technician

City of Winston-Salem, NC • Winston Salem, NC

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled trades work building, installing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and electronic equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Traffic Signal Supervisor. Continuous oversight is exercised over Traffic Signal Technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and considerable experience working with traffic signal systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws
• Comprehensive knowledge of traffic signal control systems
• Thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment
• Thorough knowledge of standard office and department specific software
• General knowledge of electrical engineering
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and necessary safety precautions
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to read electrical diagrams
• Ability to work standby at night for emergency repairs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid North Carolina class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Possession of certification as a Traffic Signal Technician Level II from the International Municipal Signal Association or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Normal color vision.
• Availability to work standby at night for emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains traffic signals at various city intersections as assigned; upgrades existing systems as necessary.
• Troubleshoots and programs controller for operation of traffic signals.
• Repairs malfunctioning traffic signals.
• Installs underground and overhead traffic signal wires; installs inductive detection loops.
• Sets up road closures and detours for traffic signal repairs; direct vehicle traffic during special events.
• Builds new signals according to specifications.
• Answers trouble calls for field repairs; assigned to night standby duty for emergency repairs
• Performs snow removal duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees