Traffic Systems Technician I or II

Texas Department of Transportation•Fort Worth, TX

10d

About The Position

Traffic Systems Technician I: Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. Transportation Systems Technician II: Performs [routine] work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and [programming] of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. [Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details].

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Traffic Systems Technician I: No experience required.
Traffic Systems Technician II: 1 YEAR Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent.)
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Safety Impact Certification
Commercial Driver Certificate
Traffic Systems Technician I: Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with "N" endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License within 120 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment.
Traffic Systems Technician II: Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with "N" endorsement at the time of application.
Construction equipment operations
Electrical construction procedures
Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
Follow verbal and written instructions
Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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 within one (1) hour for emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

Assists in collecting and downloading vehicle classification and Weight-In-Motion (WIM) data.
Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
Identifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristics.
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, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and/or repairs electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection and/or illumination systems.
Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
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.