Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals, controllers, street lights and pedestrian equipment. This role involves inspecting intersections, making signal timing changes, replacing defective equipment, and performing tests on electrical and electronic systems to ensure safe operations. The technician will also respond to equipment damage and malfunctions, perform electrical system wiring and installation, and locate underground devices. Additionally, the role includes preparing daily reports, painting curbs, striping lanes, and installing/replacing street signs. The position may also require investigating issues for other divisions as a first responder and working during emergencies to ensure public safety and restore vital services.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in traffic signal operations
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Signal Technician I certification within one year of employment

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on traffic signals, pedestrian equipment, street lights and controllers.
Inspects intersections for proper signal operations; operates specialized computer programs to provide signal timing changes; ensures proper timing is restored.
Replaces defective equipment, including poles and electrical systems.
Performs tests on electrical and electronic equipment, including traffic signal heads, pedestrian equipment, street lights, controllers, auxiliary equipment and other systems to ensure safe operations and compatibility.
Responds to equipment damage and malfunctions; replaces, repairs, modifies or installs equipment.
Repairs, replaces, modifies or installs circuitry, switches, fuses, timers and cabinet parts.
Performs electrical system wiring and installation.
Locates conduit, cables and other underground devices to perform work.
Prepares daily reports of work activities.
Paints curbs and stripes lanes as needed to support the division.
Installs and replaces street signs as needed to support the division.
May be required to investigate issues related to other divisions as a first responder until the needed division arrives.
Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.