Traffic Signal Maintenance Worker

City of Lubbock • Lubbock, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Installs and maintains traffic control devices including traffic signals and beacons. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices and equipment, operation of heavy equipment and hand tools, and the installation, splicing, and termination of electrical and communication cables. The position requires interpreting and applying construction drawings and standards for signalized intersections, and participating in an on-call rotation for emergency response during nights and weekends. Training on all Traffic Signal Technician essential functions will be provided. Related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the GED equivalent
• Six months to one year experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic equipment or general construction
• Valid Current Driver's License
• Ability to Obtain Texas Commercial Driver's License after hire
• Knowledge of operation of all types of equipment used to install and maintain traffic control devices and equipment
• Knowledge of personal computers and software including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics
• Ability to communicate with others effectively
• Ability to work high above ground and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions
• Ability to operate bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, trencher, concrete saw, hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel
• Frequently push and pull objects when installing underground cable and overhead communication cable
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic control devices and equipment
• Operate heavy equipment and hand tools
• Install, splice, and terminate electrical cable and communication cables
• Interpret and apply construction drawings and construction standards involving signalized intersections
• Rotating on call for response to emergency calls at night and on weekends to troubleshoot and repair traffic control devices
• Train on all Traffic Signal Technician essential functions
• Perform related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED