Traffic Signal Technician

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh is looking for a Traffic Signal Technician to join our Transportation Department. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals. Our department plays a vital role in the safety and convenience of the pedestrian and motoring public. Knowing this, Any potential candidate should have the desire to want to work with a department with a critical purpose.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
Less than 1 year experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, or related work
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Knowledge of Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations
Knowledge of Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of assigned work
Knowledge of Hazards and safety rules and regulations concerning electricity and electronic devices
Knowledge of Specialized equipment of assigned work
Knowledge of Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
Skill in Diagnosing problems of electrical circuits and equipment
Skill in Reading and interpreting information from schematics and/or a computer
Skill in Verbal and written communication
Skill in Customer service and professionalism
Ability to Follow oral and written instructions
Ability to Work independently or as part of a team
Ability to Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety rules and regulations
Ability to Coordinate with police during emergency response
Ability to Be on-call status on a rotating shift for emergency conditions
Ability to Work with live voltage in outdoor and adverse conditions
Ability to Work with agility in high places
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

International Municipal Signal Association Level Two Certification
Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Investigates field problems affecting traffic signal operations, the traveling public, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolves problems or refers as appropriate
Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs communication system
Skillfully and safely operates and maintains a bucket truck, assists the operator of a digger derrick, light ground equipment and maintenance equipment, tractors, skid steer, as well as a variety of hand tools and equipment
Install, inspect, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs, solid state and other traffic signal equipment
Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on traffic signals and lighting
Repairs and replaces conduits, wiring and other signal hardware as needed
Performs basic-electrical work using electrical test equipment, such as DMM, as required
Installs, maintains vehicle identification and detection systems.
Follows electrical and engineering drawings and specifications
Works with live voltage in outdoor and adverse conditions; works with agility in high places
Perform related duties assigned