Traffic Signal Technician I
About The Position
The City of Cedar Park is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician I to assist crew members in repairing and maintaining traffic signals, school flashers, and street lights. This role involves performing routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on traffic signal equipment, hardware, components, signs, and controls. The technician will also install and maintain vehicle sensing equipment and traffic cameras, as well as electrical wiring and data cables. Responsibilities include operating a bucket truck and other city vehicles, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, and working an on-call rotation. This position is under the direction of the Traffic Signal Foreman.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- One (1) year experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record, or the ability to acquire within (1) year of hire.
- Knowledge of construction, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal infrastructures.
- Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
- Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) pertaining to traffic signals and signs.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, functions, and activities of public works departments.
- Ability to operate computer using traffic signal software.
- Ability to understand, utilize, and comply with the NEC.
- Ability to understand, utilize, and comply with MUTCD standards for signs and signals.
- Ability to understand basic computer & Ethernet networking principles.
- Ability to operate and work in a bucket truck.
- Ability to comply with all applicable safety regulations while working on electrical systems in high traffic conditions.
Nice To Haves
- International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), or approved equivalent Work Zone/Flagger certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of traffic signals, school zone lights, and street lights.
- Installs and replaces traffic signal equipment, hardware, components, signs, and controls.
- Installs and maintains vehicle sensing equipment at traffic signals.
- Monitors and maintains traffic cameras.
- Installs and terminates above ground and below ground electrical wiring and data cables.
- Operates a bucket truck and a variety of other city vehicles.
- Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Works an on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
