Signal Technician I - Road & Bridge
About The Position
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Troubleshoots electrical component problems with traffic signal; resolve problems and monitor traffic signal to ensure no further problems occur. Fabricates and installs school zone flashers at designed school; flasher is programmed and assigned an identification number; flasher is monitored and maintained for proper working order. Fabricates and installs missing or damaged signal related signs as needed. Responsible for placing signs at appropriate locations at construction site; flag traffic around work zone through communication with co-workers. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Participates in on-call schedule.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Knowledge of M.U.T.C.D. (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)
- 2 years of traffic signal experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Certification level I obtained within one year of employment
Nice To Haves
- 3 years previous traffic experience preferred
- Electronic Background preferred
- Commercial Driver's License preferred
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots electrical component problems with traffic signal
- Resolve problems and monitor traffic signal to ensure no further problems occur
- Fabricates and installs school zone flashers at designed school
- Flasher is programmed and assigned an identification number
- Flasher is monitored and maintained for proper working order
- Fabricates and installs missing or damaged signal related signs as needed
- Responsible for placing signs at appropriate locations at construction site
- Flag traffic around work zone through communication with co-workers
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
- Participates in on-call schedule
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
