Traffic Signal Technician

About the position

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for the position of Traffic Signal Technician. There is currently one vacancy in the Public Works Department. This is the journey level position in the Traffic Signal Technician series of jobs. Incumbents perform the full range of installation, maintenance and repair duties. Incumbents at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters assigned to the Senior Traffic Signal Technician level. Advancement to the Senior Traffic Signal Technician level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the more complex tasks; obtaining the minimum certification requirements and the organizational needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, replaces, maintains and repairs a variety of electrical equipment and devices associated with traffic signal equipment and street lighting.
• Inspects timing, operations, and/or conditions of signals, markings and signs.
• Performs skilled electrical work in the installation, operation, general maintenance, repair, and adjustment of traffic signals.
• Makes field and emergency repairs on traffic signal equipment, such as signal heads, traffic signal standards, detector loops, video detection and controllers.
• Assists with relocations and modifications of traffic signals and electronic equipment at street intersections.
• Installs street traffic detectors, video cameras, pedestrian push button units, safety lights and large illuminated traffic signs.
• Turns on and tests traffic signals and makes timing adjustments.
• Cleans, tests, repairs, and overhauls controllers, coordinators, program clocks, computers, and other electric and electronic equipment in the shop.
• Ensures safe repairs to the City's traffic signal system.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and group re-lamping on the City's traffic signal systems.
• Tests electronic and electrical circuits, transformers, and other related equipment.
• Assists with re-wiring of controllers.
• Checks and adjusts traffic signal timing, and performs preventive maintenance work.
• Reads and interprets traffic signal and electrical wiring diagrams, sketches and schematics.
• Helps repair other electronic or electrical devices or equipment.
• Maintains and properly utilizes electronic and electrical tools and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of complex electronic analog and digital solid-state equipment, electrical equipment, traffic systems or street light systems.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, computer science, electronics or closely related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a California Class B driver's license may be required.
• Must possess the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification within 24-months of hired date.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer