Traffic Technician

City of Belleville•Belleville, ON

1d•CA$41 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Belleville is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join their Transportation and Operations Services Department as a Traffic Technician. This permanent full-time position is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the functioning and installation of traffic light/streetlight systems within the city, from design to construction, to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.

Requirements

Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A)
Demonstrated Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, specialized traffic control software and design software, computer hardware experience for interconnection to traffic control equipment
Valid Class G Driver’s Licence with Clean driver’s abstract to be held and maintained.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.
Four (4) years’ experience as a certified electrician with traffic signal or programmable logic controllers (PLC) knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Certificated Traffic Technician by International Municipal Signal Association
Work Zone Traffic Signal Levels I, II
Traffic Signal Level II Field Technician
Traffic Signal Level II Construction Technician
Traffic Signal Level II Design/Engineering Technician
Traffic Signal Level I Roadway Lighting Technician
Traffic Signal Inspector
Two (2) years supervisory experience
A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate advice to the Manager/supervisor for decision-making related to the safe, efficient, and effective management of the municipal roads and traffic system.
Develop and schedule work priorities.
Perform traffic signal maintenance and emergency after-hours field work.
Be responsible for the installation and design of new and modified signal equipment and complete installation of new intersections.
Collaborate and work with public works personnel and sub-contractors in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of traffic signal/streetlight systems.
Conduct electrical/electronic repair of traffic signal equipment in-shop, and software/programming debugging.
Be responsible for administrative duties including preparation of budget requirements, reports, proposals, designs, project estimates, and general inquiries regarding traffic signals from the public, police, and internal departments.
Investigate and communicate with suppliers of traffic control equipment and recommend various innovations and improvements to the traffic infrastructure to the City Engineer and Operations (Traffic) supervisor.
Perform traffic counts, analyze data, traffic signal justification, and signal timing/pattern programming.
Wear and use Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, contractors, agencies, and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service.
Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility, and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.
Perform all other duties as assigned.