Traffic Signal Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of all traffic signals, traffic signal equipment, luminaire street lighting, sidewalk accent lighting, school flashing beacons, and pedestrian pushbutton activated systems, traffic network infrastructure and components. Performs technical underground locating of traffic facilities as a Tier One member of the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are examples typically performed by the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs skilled work in installation and preventative and corrective maintenance on all traffic signal equipment including poles, mast arms, signal heads, underground and overhead electrical wire runs, pull boxes, controller cabinets, MMUs, controllers, UPS systems, school flasher beacons, pedestrian push button activated systems, fiber optic cable and traffic network components.

Installs power meter pedestals and breaker panels supplying power to traffic assets.

Performs annual certification of all malfunction monitor units

Installs and maintains emergency vehicle detection.

Installs and maintains many types of vehicle detection systems

Setup, install and maintains PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) traffic cameras.

Setup, install and maintain all traffic network switches and devices.

Setup, install and maintain wireless spread spectrum network radios.

Monitors performance of traffic devices using a traffic management system (Econolite Centracs).

Document and maintain accurate records of activities, problems, and repairs relating to traffic signals,  signs, and markings.

Performs underground locates of traffic signal wiring, communications lines, fiber optic lines during and after business hours for Traffic.

Set up and maintain traffic control in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Performs maintenance and repairs to sidewalk decorative lighting.

Installs, repairs and maintains traffic owned overhead luminaire lighting.

Performs maintenance, installation and programing to all city owned school flasher beacons.

Performs maintenance and installation to all city owned pedestrian activated push button systems.

Performs maintenance, installation and programming to all city owned electronic speed limit signs.

Performs fabrication, installation and maintenance of all traffic signs and sign post.

Designs and plots signs using Gerber OMEGA design software and Graphtec cutting plotter.

Assists with managing shop inventory.

Fabricates and installs permanent and temporary signage for special events.

Performs lane marking layout, installation, removal, and painting of pavement markings such as stop bars, crosswalks, turn arrows, lane lines and artistic crosswalks.

Installs, maintains, and removes pavement marking tape, pre-formed thermoplastic, and waterborne paint.

Operates a custom sign truck.

Operates an aerial lift/bucket truck.

Operates and maintains painting equipment.

Operates and maintains roadway grinding equipment.

Participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation.

Installs and maintains copper twisted pair cable, fiber optic communications cables, and wireless communications equipment.

Maintains proper operation of school zone safety flashers.

Assists with maintaining inventory of traffic Signal equipment and related materials.

Responds to after hour emergencies when on-call. Repairs malfunctioning, damaged, or inoperable traffic control devices.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education: High School Education or GED

Work Experience: Preferred, 2 years of Traffic signal experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted. 

Certifications and/or Licensures:   IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification (within 6 months of     hire)

                                                      IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I preferred (or obtain within 12 months of employment)

                                                      MSA Signs & Markings Technician level I preferred (or obtain within 18 month of employment)

                                                      ATSSA TCT or equivalent (or obtain within 18 months of employment)

                                                       IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II Field preferred (or obtain within 24 months)

                                                       IMSA Roadway lighting Technician Level I (or obtain within 24 months of employment)

Required Driver’s License:  Class B CDL within 6 months of hire

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Traffic signal maintenance
• MUTCD
• Maintenance of intersection communications
• Experience working with fiber optics

Basic knowledge of:

• Network component settings
• Design, fabrication, and installation of traffic signs
• Installation and maintenance of pavement markings including crosswalks

Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills - Strong skills needed to test and program traffic signal equipment and design traffic signs. Strong skills needed to maintain Excel documents and track assets in Cartegraph.

Communication - Strong skills needed to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, supervisors, coworkers, city employees, vendor representatives, community organizations, other government agencies, and the general public.

Basic writing skills needed to report malfunction condition and status for manufacturer repair.

Analytical - Strong skills needed for fault isolation in field maintenance, and for the design and application of traffic signal modifications.

Mechanical - Strong skills needed to operate tools used for traffic signal construction, maintenance with live voltage, and traffic sign installation.

Ability to operate aerial lifts, drill press, pneumatic tools, and jackhammer.

Mathematical - Basic skills needed for estimating materials, designing traffic signs, and laying out pavement markings.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily outdoors and frequently in the shop. The employee is exposed to all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions. Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include excessive noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.

SALARY RANGE

$24.24 - $36.35/Hourly

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.

Salary : $24 - $36