Traffic Signal Technician

City of Lubbock • Lubbock, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work involved for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices including traffic signals and beacons.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One to two years of experience in installation, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic equipment, and communication equipment, military electrical/electronic training or electrical apprenticeship
• Valid Current Driver's License
• Physical Exam Required
• Knowledge of troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, radio and fiber equipment
• Knowledge of operation of equipment used to perform installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Electric Code (NEC), and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Ability to communicate with others effectively
• Ability to work at heights in bucket truck and perform strenuous work under all weather conditions
• Ability to operate bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, trencher, concrete saw, hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
• Ability to perform tasks required for construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead cables
• Ability to work at times with energized cables and equipment
• Ability to read and understand drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and maps
• Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and follow safety rules
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel
• Frequently push and pull objects when installing underground cable and overhead communication cable
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right and left while sitting or standing
• Reach above, at, or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Additional work experience or a Level II IMSA Certification could qualify you for additional compensation

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot traffic control devices including traffic signals and beacons
• Use engineering and construction drawings for constructing and modifying traffic control devices
• Install, splice, and terminate electrical cable and communication cable
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronics equipment utilized for traffic control devices including traffic signal controllers, detection systems, and cabinet hardware
• Operate and maintain equipment including aerial hydraulic equipment such as bucket truck, portable truck-mounted crane boom, and platform truck
• Rotating on call for response to emergency calls at night and on weekends to troubleshoot and repair traffic control devices
• Perform related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED