Traffic Signal Technician I

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

46d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician I in the Planning & Engineering Division. This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in a specialized trade that allows for future growth of skills and knowledge in a range of industries from electrical, electronics, solar power, and more! Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

Five years of journey-level experience in the field of electrical or electronic construction, maintenance, and/or repair of electrical or electronic systems.
(Relevant education from an accredited college, trade school, or industry recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for up to three years of aforementioned experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
All positions require a valid Arizona class A or B commercial driver license (CDL) within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance and/or construction experience with traffic signal and lighting devices and equipment.
Experience with/knowledge in the maintenance and repair of electronic and/or electrical systems equipment.
Experience with/knowledge in reading and interpreting electrical blue print drawings and technical electrical diagrams.
Experience with/knowledge of maintaining and/or constructing electrical systems and equipment with nominal voltage ranges of 120, 240, and 480 volts.
Experience with/knowledge of using computers to document work related activities using word processing, database and email programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects the construction of traffic signals, streetlights, permanent traffic counting stations, aviation communication and navigational electrical devices, and other electrical devices
Installs, maintains and repairs microprocessor-based solid state digital and analog traffic signal control and detection equipment including loop detector amplifiers, conflict monitors, traffic counters, microcomputers, traffic signal controllers, load switching devices and other electronic devices
Operates test equipment to identify and isolate electronic malfunctions in the shop and at field locations
Assembles and/or modifies traffic signal controllers, tests and diagnoses electronic equipment
Performs scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance on traffic-related electrical and electronic equipment
Performs emergency diagnosis and repairs on a rotating, on-call basis, which may require the repair of electrical traffic control equipment, the removal and installation of electronic control cabinet components (such as controllers, conflict monitors and load switches), using an aerial lift truck to work at heights of 50 feet, and may require working in adverse weather conditions
Identifies high voltage hazards within the work zone and complete work safely maintaining a safe working distance per industry standards
Drives and operates aerial lift trucks to maintain and repair transportation related electrical devices
Reviews and interprets approved construction plans and electrical schematics as a basis for conducting inspection or installation activities for traffic control devices to ensure compliance with appropriate specifications and standards
Meets with representatives of contractors, utility companies and appropriate County staff to ensure coordinated work efforts or to resolve problems
Prepares electronic and wiring schematics
Maintains inventory records, determines equipment and material needs, and recommends or purchases required items
Maintains temporary traffic control devices while working within active roadways to ensure compliance with traffic safety regulations
Maintains daily records of work performed and compiles construction project documentation
Uses a computer to log and track work performed and to install, update, or configure software modules on equipment.