Traffic Safety Technician

City of Pharr•Pharr, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Safety Technician works onsite for the City of Pharr, Texas, maintaining and improving roadway safety and traffic management infrastructure. The role troubleshoots traffic signal malfunctions, inspects traffic control devices, repairs and replaces signs, and applies pavement markings. It also involves minor maintenance and repairs to electronic signal equipment, setting control-box points and timing, assisting with traffic signal installations, and performing minor electrical work. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must pass a thorough criminal background check because of the sensitivity of information handled by the position.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Texas Municipal Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety precautions.
Knowledge of electrical systems.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of street marking machines and equipment.
Knowledge of circuit boards, processor chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Skills in general traffic control maintenance.
Must pass a thorough criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in traffic signals.
Conduct systematic inspections of traffic control devices and ensure they operate optimally.
Repair, clean, and replace traffic control signs.
Stripe pavement markings.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on electronic traffic signal devices, including replacing bulbs and lubricating components.
Set points and timing for control boxes.
Assist with the installation of traffic signal devices.
Perform minor electrical work.
Perform other duties as assigned.