Signal Technician

Bernalillo County•Broadway, VA

6d•$33 - $33

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, maintain all traffic control devices and other electric/electronic controls and devices. The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one (1) year technical school training in the field of electronics and an additional six (6) months of training in electrical circuitry and wiring.
Requires three (3) years of directly related work experience.
Working knowledge of electrical circuitry, electronics schematics and electronic logic diagrams.
Skilled in the use and care of equipment related to this positions, i.e., test meters, hand and power tools, and aerial lift trucks.
Skilled in working with high voltage and amperage electrical systems such as 440 voltage systems.
Ability to read written instructions and prepare written reports.
Ability to read and understand contract plans and specifications.
Ability to understand the hazards relevant to the work required by this position.
Ability to work alone on electric circuits and electronic systems as allowed by Electrical Code and OSHA regulations.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
This position is safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
Employee must possess an EJ98 (Electrical Journeyman) certificate of competence from the State of New Mexico.
Employee must possess a valid NM driver’s license by employment date and retain NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
Employee must attend Traffic Control Training Courses conducted by the NM State Highway Department and other courses that may be scheduled by supervisor.
Position requires working overtime as assigned during non-scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

Inspect signal and other electric/electronic installation by private contractors.
Direct and coordinate the jobs of the Signal Technician Assistant and Signal Technician Helper.
Maintain inventory of replacement components, parts and supplies.
Maintain contact with the NM State Highway Department and law enforcement agencies.
Prepare monthly reports.
Maintain automatic solid state traffic controllers and flashers and computer controlled telephone activated systems, such as the Black Mesa Pumping Station.
Inspect tests and repair electric signals and equipment as assigned.
Wire and construct new electronic traffic control devices.
Replace defective equipment and install new equipment.
Clean, lubricate and adjust automatic signal systems as assigned.
Perform warrant studies for new lights and may be required to maintain equipment records including an inventory of both signals and luminaries.