Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician III

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician III performs routine to complex installation, maintenance, and repair work related to traffic signals and associated traffic control devices, traffic signal computer systems and subsystems, and City-owned transportation lighting facilities, including streetlights, bridge ornamental lighting, and underpass lighting. The role also coordinates and inspects contractor work, assists with project plans and specifications, records asset and construction information, and provides work direction to the signal technician work group when the Lead Signal Technician is absent. The position responds to service requests and emergencies, maintains equipment and accurate work records, communicates with internal and external customers, and helps ensure safe, efficient, and specification-compliant work. It participates in employee orientation, training, interviews, and performance evaluations, and keeps current with technical advances in the traffic signal industry. This is a full-time hourly position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role includes rotating 24-hour standby duty during non-normal working hours and work at night and in all weather conditions. Within three months of completing probation, and for the duration of employment, the employee must reside within a 45-minute drive of the Signal Shop at 5050 East Pearl Street to support timely emergency response.

Requirements

Ability to effectively use computers and application programs.
Ability to maintain accurate written work records.
Ability to operate a variety of long-handle, manual, and power tools and equipment.
Ability to plan work activities, give and receive verbal instructions, and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to remain alert to conditions and events in public rights-of-way that indicate anticipated or needed maintenance and repairs.
Ability to take proper safety precautions, use required safety equipment, follow safety requirements, and ensure the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment; must report accidents and damage to City property.
Ability to use a variety of electrical, electronic, and communications test equipment.
Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public in difficult situations.
Skill and experience coordinating personnel and projects.
Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
Associate's degree in electrical, electronics, or a related field, or four years of related experience in lieu of the education requirement only.
Four years of experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems.
Commercial Driver's License with appropriate classifications and endorsements, or ability for new hires to obtain it within six months.
IMSA Level I Traffic Signal Certification.
IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Certification.
ATSSA Work Site Traffic Control Supervisor Certification, or ability for new hires to obtain it within one year.
Within three months of completing probation, must reside within a 45-minute drive of the Signal Shop at 5050 East Pearl Street and maintain that residence for the duration of employment.
Physical ability to perform outdoor physical and manual work in daytime and nighttime conditions in and around moving traffic, including standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment; ability to regularly lift or exert up to 70 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work 45 feet above ground; maximum body weight of 275 pounds throughout employment due to aerial lift equipment limits.
Ability to use required safety equipment and perform tasks requiring frequent hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity, observation, reading, recording, and interpretation of information, color distinction, speech, and hearing.
Ability to work rotating 24-hour standby duty during non-normal working hours and work effectively at night and in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of City of Boulder Standards and Design Criteria.
Knowledge of the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Knowledge of the geography of the City of Boulder.
Graduate of a recognized traffic signal technician apprenticeship program.
IMSA Level III Traffic Signal Certification.
IMSA Level I Roadway Lighting Technician Certification.
IMSA Level II Roadway Lighting Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Install, program, test, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems, street lighting, underpass lighting, signal communications systems, and associated subsystems.
Complete daily review and work associated with Colorado 811 Utility Notification Center utility locate requests.
Respond to requests through the City of Boulder CRM system and notifications from Boulder Police Dispatch.
Coordinate, monitor, and inspect contracted traffic signal construction and maintenance work.
Assist in developing and reviewing plans and specifications for installation and upgrades to traffic signals and related traffic control devices.
Interpret construction plans and perform field layout for proposed installations or modifications.
Anticipate project material needs and obtain and distribute materials to contractors in a timely manner.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, contractors, and inspectors regarding work in progress.
Identify problems and make field decisions to ensure materials are installed and constructed according to specifications.
Inspect completed work for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and City design criteria.
Enter construction project and asset data into the Beehive asset management database.
Measure final installation quantities for payment and confirm as-built documentation data; provide information to the signal supervisor.
Serve as the primary contact for the signal technician work group in the Lead Signal Technician's absence, including prioritizing and assigning daily tasks, providing work instruction, and inspecting completed work.
Monitor work in progress to identify problems and ensure organized, efficient work and quality results.
Communicate supervisor direction and policies to the work group, provide information, receive feedback, and address issues with coworkers.
Ensure equipment assigned to the work group is properly maintained and used.
Perform special projects and related duties as assigned to meet City needs.
Assume responsibility and accountability for signal crew performance and work product.
Respond to customer service requests and provide information and training about traffic signals; coordinate and communicate with the public, contractors, inspectors, City departments, and other organizations.
Operate and maintain electronic equipment associated with traffic signal computer systems, including local intersection and central communications equipment, computers, signal servers, operating systems, and test equipment.
Respond to emergency traffic control device problems by investigating malfunctions, replacing faulty parts, and repairing damaged devices.
Maintain accurate records of work, materials, and equipment using Beehive, spreadsheets, and word-processing applications.
Keep abreast of technical advances and emerging products, recommend material and equipment standards to the signal supervisor, and help develop product specifications for bids.
Install, maintain, and upgrade underpass, bridge ornamental, streetlight, and other City-owned transportation lighting facilities.
Participate in and provide orientation and instruction to incoming employees, and provide feedback during interviews and performance evaluations.
Comply with City and department policies and participate in professional training and development.