Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician I/II

City of Palmdale•Palmdale, CA

About The Position

Performs routine to complex skilled technical electrical work in the construction, operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related equipment, traffic signal timing, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure, communications equipment, and street lighting. The position is flexibly staffed at Technician I and Technician II levels. Technician I is an entry-level classification, initially closely supervised and assigned routine work under established procedures, with greater independence as experience is gained. Technician II is the journey-level classification, working under general supervision and requiring specific related experience and less supervision and review. The role also supports public works project design and construction, plan review, contract administration, coordination with City departments and outside agencies, and maintenance of electrical components in City facilities and networks. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including field locations with exposure to heights, weather, traffic, noise, and electrical hazards. Standby emergency response is required, and work may occur during irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. The full salary range is $39.85–$50.88 per hour for Technician I and $43.95–$55.05 per hour for Technician II. The expected hiring ranges are $39.85–$43.95 per hour for Technician I and $43.95–$48.46 per hour for Technician II. The position is overtime eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Technician I: One year of experience in traffic signal installation, maintenance, and repair; or one year as a journey-level electrician that included installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems; or one year maintaining and repairing roadways that included traffic control; or one year performing information technology work.
Technician II: Two years of experience in traffic signal installation, maintenance, and repair, or one year of experience as a Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician I with the City of Palmdale.
Technician I: Valid California driver’s license by the time of appointment.
Technician I: Possess or be able to obtain a California Class B license endorsement within six months of appointment.
Technician I: Possess or be able to obtain Aerial Lift Truck Certification within six months of appointment.
Technician I: Possess or be able to obtain 21-ton Crane Operator Certification within six months of appointment.
Technician I: Possess or be able to obtain IMSA Level I Traffic Signals Certification within one year of appointment.
Technician I: Possess or be able to obtain IMSA Level I Roadway Lighting Certification within one year of appointment.
Technician I: Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems; engineering drawings and specifications; applicable laws and regulatory codes; engineering construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment; algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to engineering; records maintenance; skilled maintenance practices; electrical tools and materials; electrical safety standards and installation methods; electrical theory; traffic signal and maintenance equipment; power equipment operation; safe outdoor field work; and public works equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
Technician I: Ability to prepare clear and accurate plans and drawings; work from blueprints; learn and apply City engineering policies and procedures; communicate clearly; prepare technical reports, estimates, and recommendations; maintain effective working relationships; perform skilled electrical inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair; inspect workmanship and materials; read and interpret electrical diagrams, plans, and specifications; maintain mechanical equipment; follow instructions independently; maintain accurate and timely service-request and work-order databases; install, organize, and analyze copper and fiber-optic communications cables or components; safely install, test, maintain, and repair 120V, 240V, and 480V power circuits; and safely operate assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles, including aerial lift trucks.
Technician II: In addition to Technician I knowledge and abilities, knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes, electrical and electronic system design, construction, installation, and maintenance, and engineering drawings and specifications.
Technician II: Ability to apply City engineering policies and procedures and public works and utilities construction methods, materials, and techniques; administer contracts and coordinate and review outside consultants’ work; troubleshoot and repair a wide range of traffic signal devices; design common engineering structures and facilities; prepare quantity and cost estimates; and accurately calculate engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
Education and experience may be combined in any qualifying way that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Work may require standby emergency response, irregular business hours including evenings and weekends, and occasional travel.
Physical demands include frequent keyboard use, prolonged standing, climbing, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, grasping, holding, and reaching; lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; and constant overall vision with frequent reading, close-up work, and color and depth vision.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, ITS infrastructure, communications equipment, and street lighting.
Assist with design and preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects; conduct design research, calculations, and estimates of time and material costs.
Develop revised design and construction standards for signals and signal systems.
Investigate field problems affecting signal operations, the public, property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve or refer problems as appropriate.
Assist with contract administration and coordination and review of outside consultants’ and contractors’ work; assist with reviewing and recommending payments and billings for contracted services.
Order supplies and equipment for work projects.
Assist in preparing estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
Participate in plan checks and review and processing of plans for private developments affecting City public works infrastructure; help ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Coordinate public works activities with City departments and outside agencies.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair ITS infrastructure and communications systems.
Operate and assist with maintenance of light ground equipment and maintenance equipment, including trucks, aerial lift trucks, forklifts, and cranes, as well as hand tools and other equipment.
Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair microprocessors, solid-state equipment, and other traffic signal equipment.
Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on traffic signals and lighting.
Repair and replace conduits, wiring, and other signal hardware as needed; perform routine to complex electrical duties.
Install, maintain, and repair vehicle identification and detection systems.
Install traffic signs and identify and implement traffic controls for work in public rights-of-way.
Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components in City buildings, the fiber network, the Traffic Operation Center, and other facilities and equipment.
Maintain records and logs of work performed and assist staff from other departments or divisions as required.
For Technician II, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of traffic signal devices; design common engineering structures and facilities; prepare quantity and cost estimates; and calculate, check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
Respond to emergency calls on a standby basis.