Traffic Signal Technician

County of Alameda•Hayward, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, to install, maintain, and repair all types of traffic signals and any other electronic or electric traffic control devices; and to do related work as required. The Traffic Signal Technician is the journey-level position responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of traffic signals and other electronic or electrical traffic control devices. It is distinguished from the next higher- level classification of Traffic Signal Supervisor in that the latter has overall supervision responsibility over Traffic Signal Technicians. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Traffic Signal Technician (#9627)

Requirements

REQUIRED: California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License with 3 years clean driving record. A clean driving record consists of no violations within 3 years of applying.
MUST BE ATTACHED TO RESUME TAB: Official DMV driver license history report showing a clean driving record for the last three years.
Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing status of their license at the time of application AND at time of hire.
EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a Traffic Signal Technician Trainee in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) OR II Education: Graduation from an accredited electrical or electronic trade school. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric and electronic traffic control devices.
License: Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License. Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period.
Knowledge of: Electrical and electronic theory.
Knowledge of: Tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
Knowledge of: Traffic signal installation inspection techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of: Schematics, plans and specifications.
Knowledge of: Traffic Safety Regulations.
Knowledge of: Safe work practices.
Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to: Work alone with minimal supervision.
Ability to: Work at heights.
Ability to: Work on live electrical equipment.
Ability to: Distinguish colors.
Ability to: Lift 100 lbs. correctly.
Ability to: Operate lift vehicle.
Ability to: Repair and test electronic equipment.
Ability to: Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to: Supervise the installation of traffic signal systems.
Ability to: Operate and maintain a variety of electric and electronic measuring devices.
Ability to: Inspect electrical and electronic portions of traffic signal systems installed by private contractors.
Special Working Condition: Subject to 24-hour call out.
Special Working Condition: Work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of Electric and Electronic theories.
Demonstrated experience with tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
Proven safety practices in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Install traffic signals
Maintain traffic signals
Repair all types of traffic signals
Repair any other electronic or electric traffic control devices

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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