Traffic Technician I

City of Cullman•Cullman, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is technical work in the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of mechanical, electrical and electronic traffic signals, streetlights, and related equipment. Work involves the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control infrastructure responding to trouble calls; performing on-call duty; performing preventative maintenance; operating specialized trucks and equipment; locating signals and cables for other agencies; and building and dismantling signal equipment. Assignments are received through work orders, verbal, or written instruction from the supervisor. Assignments must be carried out according to established procedures, rules and regulations. Additional guidance is provided through the Manual on Uniform Traffic control Devices, National Electrical Code Book, National Electrical Safety Code Book and Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, guides, and City policies and procedures. Work is reviewed while in progress, upon completion, and through performance evaluations by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
A valid Commercial Driver's license Class B, with air brake endorsement is required; if the successful applicant does not possess this license, it must be achieved within one year of employment.
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment of traffic signal repair work.
Knowledge of traffic signal installation, repair and maintenance techniques, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of the basic principles of mechanics, electronics, and electricity.
Knowledge of safety procedures and necessary precautions.
Knowledge of heavy equipment and its operation.
Knowledge of welding techniques, practices, and procedures.
Ability to install, repair, and maintain traffic signals.
Ability to operate a laptop computer.
Ability to work independently and at heights up to 65'.
Ability to troubleshoot traffic signal problems.
Ability to understand and follow blueprints, diagrams, sketches and drawings.
Ability to operate essential tools and equipment utilized in traffic installation, repair, and maintenance in a safe efficient manner.
Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
Work requires the physical ability to lift heavy traffic signals and messengers; climb in and out of bucket trucks; and perform stooping and bending for extended periods of time.
Work also requires the ability to operate a portable computer for traffic diagnosis; and pulls cable and messenger through conduit.

Nice To Haves

College training or coursework in electronics, electricity or welding and soldering and experience in the maintenance and construction of traffic signals is desired.
IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II certification must be obtained within two (2) years of hire/promotion date. Certification must be maintained through IMSA renewal process.

Responsibilities

Installs new traffic signalized intersections; makes operational improvements, performs preventive maintenance, upgrades and makes structural, electrical or electronic repairs at existing traffic signalized intersections.
Responds to "trouble calls" of signal equipment malfunctions and independently locates, trouble shoots and repairs through component replacement, relays, timers, vehicle detectors, signal load switches, control cabinets, conflict and current monitors, flasher electromechanical and micro processing controllers, and all other related signal equipment and hardware.
Rotates "standby" duty with other signal personnel for after hours and weekend signal mal-function repairs.
Closes out and accounts for work performed related to troubled calls, repairs of traffic signals, and other related equipment through a work order computer ticketing system.
Locates signal aerial and buried cables for other agencies to prevent damage to devices; meets utility locators to determine the location of telephone and electric cables, water and gas lines, drainage and sanitary sewage pipes for Traffic Engineering work activities.
Works with private contractors, when utilized, during certain signal construction activities including pole foundation digging, trenching for conduit, and sawing of the street for vehicle detector installations.
Determines (through interpretation of the MUTCD) and sets up traffic work zones for the Traffic Engineering Division.
Operates a motorized tractor/trencher to install electrical conduit.
Assists with the installation and maintenance of holiday event banners and Christmas decorations, including installation of brackets and bulb replacement.
Assists contractor with weather siren maintenance.
Installation and maintenance of lighting at the wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and other city facilities and such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and/or Traffic Engineering Department Head.
Works with other signal technicians on new construction and routine maintenance of signalized intersections.
Assists Traffic Technicians II’s and III’s with adjusting new video detection cameras, marking video zone, repairing loops in roadway, locating bad conductors.
Assembles new and current controller systems, including installation of all necessary components and programming of controllers.
Builds signal clusters, and flashers; paints signal brackets; maintains shop equipment; dismantles signal equipment for repair; assists in the repair of timers, load switches, electro-mechanical controllers, dial units, detectors, and left turn units during inclement weather.
Draws locating and wiring diagrams.
Installs security fencing and electrical wiring.
Installs and repairs high signs, banners or decorative items.