Traffic Systems Specialist IV Lead (Traffic Maintenance Crew Chief)

Texas Department of Transportation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Performs specialized and complex electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Serves as a lead worker for technical employees engaged 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
5 years 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.
Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Extensive knowledge of: The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Extensive knowledge of: Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
Extensive knowledge of: Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Considerable knowledge of: Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
Considerable knowledge of: The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
Expert skill: Using applicable electronic test equipment
Proficient skill in: Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Proficient skill in: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Proficient skill in: Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- PA13: Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
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.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License

Responsibilities

Organizes the workforce in response to emergency situations.
Coordinates and assists in overseeing the installation and repairs of infrastructure equipment.
Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Conducts new installation field site layouts prior to construction.
Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.
Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.