Traffic Signal Electronics Technician I

Traffic Signal Electronics Technician I

Responsibilities will include:

• Read and understand schematics, site plans, maps, and engineering drawings.

• Troubleshoot or repair problems regarding traffic control devices, data communication equipment, and cables.

• Must understand the menu driven platform that most Electronic and Computer devices utilize to navigate within the device.

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on traffic signal control equipment to install new and maintain existing traffic signal installations.

• Under general supervision constructs new testing equipment and modifies existing test equipment to constantly have state-of-the-art testing equipment.

• Under general supervision installs and test traffic control equipment in new or modified traffic signal installations to ensure operational accuracy.

• Performs preventive maintenance of existing traffic signal installations to identify defects and ensure continued properly functioning signal equipment operations.

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance required to maintain the computerized traffic signal system.

• Prepares technical reports as required; prepares list of materials needed.

• May be responsible for assisting engineers with incident management and signal system modifications in Traffic Management Center.

• A Commercial Driver's License is not required for a Traffic Signal Electronics Technician I. 

This position requires individuals to be on a rotating weekly on-call/stand-by duty for responding to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning traffic control devices. 

• The ideal Candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Ability to apply principles and practices of electrical and electronic theory.

• Ability to understand technical manuals for installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.

• Ability to work with electricity; operate and maintain computerized signal and communication equipment.

• Skill in use of equipment such as trenchers, concrete saws, hand tools, electrical testing equipment, usage of a digital multimeter, bucket trucks, various support equipment & PPE.

• Skills in checking voltages (AC & DC), reading resistance and amperage.

• Knowledge of changing Ethernet adapter settings, such as, IP, masking, and gateway on electronic devices.

• Skills in making connections, such as, RJ45 connections, coaxial cable, and fiber connections.

This position requires individuals to be on a rotating weekly on-call/stand-by duty for responding to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning traffic control devices.