Traffic Signal Technician (2 openings)

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor in the Engineering Division to install, repair, maintain, and operate electronic and electrical traffic signal control equipment and devices. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and corrects signal system problems; sets control switches on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment; tests circuits and electric components to locate grounded wires, broken connections, or defective current control mechanisms, using electrical testing instruments; replaces defective parts using electrical tools; works from bucket and aerial platform trucks; operates essential equipment, machinery, and vehicles to construct signalized intersections; and prepares reports of daily work activities. Performs locating duties for underground Traffic Signal/Fiber Optics wires/cables.

Requirements

• Experience with electronic and electrical traffic signal control equipment and devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose signal system problems.
• Proficiency with electrical testing instruments.
• Ability to work from bucket and aerial platform trucks.
• Ability to operate essential equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Ability to prepare reports of daily work activities.
• Experience with locating underground Traffic Signal/Fiber Optics wires/cables.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and operate electronic and electrical traffic signal control equipment and devices.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct signal system problems.
• Set control switches on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
• Test circuits and electric components to locate grounded wires, broken connections, or defective current control mechanisms, using electrical testing instruments.
• Replace defective parts using electrical tools.
• Work from bucket and aerial platform trucks.
• Operate essential equipment, machinery, and vehicles to construct signalized intersections.
• Prepare reports of daily work activities.
• Perform locating duties for underground Traffic Signal/Fiber Optics wires/cables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed