Traffic Signal Technician I

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Signal Technician will construct, install, test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain traffic signals, school zone flashers, and streetlights. This role also involves assisting with setting up controllers and installing vehicle detection systems, communication equipment, and other traffic signal equipment. Additionally, the technician will assist with signs and markings responsibilities when necessary, and perform work related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control signs, pavement markings, sign fabrication, guardrail, and permanent barricades. The position requires operating a variety of light and heavy equipment, hand, and power tools. The role may require working weekend, after hours, and nights for traffic management and operations for special events or emergency situations, including setting up traffic control or detours. Overnight shifts may be required for pavement marking installation. The technician will provide backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other City departments as assigned. Travel to work sites, meetings, conferences, and training is also part of the role. Regular and consistent attendance is essential. Must work on-call and overtime as required once becoming IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certified. The City reserves the right to require overtime, including during emergency situations, and the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public, even if different from normal duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment.
Valid Texas Driver's License Class – C
Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment and able to exercise good judgment
Traffic Control and Work Zone standards
Operating and maintaining applicable vehicles, equipment, and tools of assigned area
Providing repairs and maintenance work
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and analyzing issues
Identifying and implementing solutions
Prepare reports, logs and activity documentation

Nice To Haves

IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Technician I Certification strongly preferred.
IMSA Work Zone Safety or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire (TEEX course certification will be considered).
IMSA Level I Certification in Traffic Signals or the ability to obtain within 12 months of date of hire (TEEX course certifications will be considered).

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains vehicles and various light equipment and tools
Install, maintain and inspect street signs, traffic signals and streetlights
Remove, measure, layout and paint pavement markings – thermoplastic
Maintaining and repairing street pavement and asphalt
Secure work areas with traffic signs, cones and barricades, direct traffic around work areas as necessary
Maintains and paints stop bars
Maintenance of faded signs and alternating flags and banners around the city
Conduct thorough inspections of traffic signs to ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, evaluating sign condition, placement, and visibility.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, promptly identifying and reporting malfunctions.
Ensure equipment is clean, operational, and safe for daily use.
Ensure that safety apparel is always worn and that safety rules and regulations are followed
Perform related duties as assigned
Subject to 24- hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations
In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.
May be required to work weekends, after hours, and nights to support traffic management and operations for special events or emergency situations.
May be required to assist with setting up traffic control or detours necessary for special events and emergency situations.
May be required to work overnight shifts for the installation of pavement markings.
Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other City departments assigned.
Travels to work sites, and to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Must work on-call and overtime as required once becoming IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certified.