Traffic Signal Technician

Jefferson County CO•Littleton, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Technician performs technical work related to Jefferson County’s traffic signal system, including maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, improvements, and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, flashing beacons, and other traffic control devices. The position responds to operational calls, restores equipment to proper working order, performs preventive maintenance and inspections, installs and configures equipment, and maintains service and inventory records. The role also performs underground facility locates and assists with contractor inspections and traffic data collection. This is a full-time, standard position scheduled four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Work is predominantly in the field and involves a variety of outdoor conditions. The hiring range is $26.49–$39.73 per hour; compensation is determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate.
Three years of work-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required within 30 days of hire for positions requiring driving on County business.

Nice To Haves

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls related to the operation of traffic signals and traffic control devices.
Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment to restore proper operation in a timely manner.
Perform preventive maintenance, including inspections, testing, and conflict monitor testing, and complete corrective actions.
Prepare reports documenting identified issues, corrections, and items requiring further assessment.
Install and configure new or replacement equipment, including controllers, signal heads, lamps, pedestrian push buttons, relays, cards, wiring, pull boxes, battery backup systems, detection and communication equipment, cabinets, emergency vehicle preemption, data collection equipment, flashing beacons, and other specialized electronic equipment.
Locate underground facilities for traffic signal wiring and communications lines in accordance with the Colorado 811 Procedures Guide.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, log major equipment inventory, and assist with inventory management.
Inspect traffic signals and traffic control devices installed by contractors and others.
Assist with traffic data collection by installing, configuring, and removing field equipment such as cameras, radar devices, and tube counters.
Perform other duties as assigned.