Transportation Technician

City of Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

5h•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 position is represented by the AFSCME union and offers a competitive wage and benefits package. The starting rate is $27.82 per hour, with potential for increases based on length of service, advancement, and contractual factors. A 6-month probationary period applies.

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, where city equipment is located
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 source of power failure and install temporary power source 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