Traffic Systems Specialist I

Texas Department of Transportation•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor. A Day in the life of a District Sign Specialist may include: Learning about erecting and maintaining road signs according to TXDOT standards. Learning about inspecting, troubleshooting, and fixing damaged signs, including lighting components. Learning about using heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and bucket trucks. Learning about the installation of traffic control devices needed for temporary traffic work zones Overseeing the work of external contractors, ensuring that contract terms and specifications are met. Learning about the effective measurement, placement, connection, and installation of ground mounted and bride signs. Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams. Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management and illumination controller assemblies and systems. Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations. Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements. Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
2 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
Radio and wireless communications equipment, network components and systems
Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
Using, supporting and maintaining radio systems and wireless communication networks
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions within 1 hour.
Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management and illumination controller assemblies and systems.
Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations.
Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
Overseeing the work of external contractors, ensuring that contract terms and specifications are met.
Learning about the effective measurement, placement, connection, and installation of ground mounted and bride signs.
Learning about erecting and maintaining road signs according to TXDOT standards.
Learning about inspecting, troubleshooting, and fixing damaged signs, including lighting components.
Learning about using heavy equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and bucket trucks.
Learning about the installation of traffic control devices needed for temporary traffic work zones