Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician II
About The Position
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning - Signal Shop. This position performs skilled field and bench work in the repair, maintenance, modification, and installation of traffic signal control devices and associated equipment. The role involves diagnosing and repairing signal malfunctions, inspecting, modifying, and testing equipment, and performing general maintenance. The technician will also be responsible for setting and adjusting timings and controller programs, monitoring traffic signal systems, and responding to maintenance and repair calls, including on an emergency basis. Additionally, this role involves leading and instructing less experienced personnel and maintaining the repair shop.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
- Four years' experience in electronics repair.
- Two years of which were in the repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems.
- Knowledge of the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of traffic signal control devices.
- Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in traffic signal repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of solid-state electronics including microprocessors.
- Knowledge of traffic control terminology.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment of railroad and fire/emergency preemption.
- Knowledge of telemetry and interconnect hardware.
- Knowledge of personal computers and traffic signal control software.
- Knowledge of Safety standards and procedures.
- Skill in leading and instructing others.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a Traffic Signal Level I certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.
- Possession of a Traffic Signal Level II certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.
- Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
- Additional education in electronics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs field and bench repairs of various traffic signal control devices and related equipment such as signals, vehicle detectors, controllers, cabinets, and wiring.
- Diagnoses and repairs signal malfunctions.
- Inspects, modifies, and tests traffic signal control equipment.
- Pre-wires, sets, and installs traffic signals and control cabinets.
- Performs general maintenance and inspections of traffic control equipment.
- Replaces hoods, lenses, and bulbs.
- Sets and adjusts timings and controller programs.
- Receives, analyzes, and logs information generated by traffic control computer systems.
- Monitors the status of the traffic signal systems.
- Answers maintenance and repair calls during regular working hours and on an emergency basis.
- Leads and instructs less experienced personnel.
- Maintains the repair shop.
Benefits
- Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
