Transportation Technician

City of Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Transportation Technician to install, inspect, maintain, and repair traffic signs, signals, streetlights, and communication systems. This role involves working with various equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal standards, and performing preventive maintenance. The position is represented by the AFSCME union, and pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement, and contractual factors. The starting rate is $27.82 per hour, with a 6-month probationary period.

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D.
CDL B within 3 months
Forklift Operator’s Permit (obtained in 2 years)
Aerial Work Platform Operator’s Permit (obtain in 2 years)
Intermediate knowledge of traffic theory; signals operations; safety requirements for high-risk work zones.
Advanced knowledge of street light construction and city equipment locations.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to use test equipment.
Knowledge of soldering and welding.
Knowledge of at least one of the following: Radio System Repair and System Repair and Maintenance or Traffic Signal Level I Certification AND/or Signs and Marking Level I Certification.
Demonstrated ability to meet performance standards for 6 of 9 key proficiencies (2 each in signs, signals, and radio shop): Power restoration (required) (Signals and Radio Shop), Miss DIG (required) (Signals and Radio Shop), Intersection construction/upgrade (Signs and Signals), Street light construction inspection (Signals), Sign restoration (Signs), Maintenance of sign shop equipment and sign computer (Signs), Installation/removal of top light (Radio Shop), Installation/removal of radio (Radio Shop).

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair traffic control and signal devices, underground cabling and conduit infrastructure, streetlights (pole/mast and light), and mobile radio communication, alarms, and electronic systems, including top lights.
Design, fabricate, and install traffic signs and decals.
Inspect traffic signal and street lighting installation to ensure meeting applicable city, state, and federal standards and specifications.
Calibrate, test, maintain, and repair base, mobile, and portable radio transmitters, receivers, and monitors.
Identify the source of power failure and install temporary power sources for power restoration.
Perform preventive maintenance on traffic signal, sign, and radio equipment, including sign computer hardware.
Install cable fiber; locate and stake buried City equipment (MISS DIG).
Splice, terminate, and pull fiber.
Document sign locations and maintain other field inventory records.
Construct traffic control barricades and monitor traffic control.