Signal & ITS Technician

Full‑time Operative position in the City’s Public Works Department. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing technical support to the Traffic Department. Reporting relationship: Traffic Operations Manager. Responsibilities Installs, programs, and maintains traffic signal radios, switches, Bluetooth devices, Battery Back Up (BBU) systems, and CCTV cameras. CAT 5 network installation and maintenance. Programs, troubleshoots, and repairs network communications for the entire city traffic signal operation network, including communication from signal to servers to Traffic Management Center. Oversees and directs ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) and tower contractors, including equipment installs, programming, maintenance, and repair. Conducts normal and preventative maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of the City’s traffic signal systems to ensure proper operations at all times. Responds promptly to all call‑outs, including after hours and holidays; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and/or takes corrective action to restore the City’s traffic signal systems to full and optimal operation. Requisitions and installs parts to repair the City’s traffic signal system. Evaluates signal timing, adjusts signal timing, and makes recommendations for signal timing changes. Performs record‑keeping activities pertaining to traffic signal timing plans, inventories, maintenance activities, and construction plan sheets. Develops schedules and coordinates preventative maintenance activities to ensure proper and efficient operations of the City’s traffic signal systems. Coordinates all activities relating to traffic signal intersection pavement markings and signing. May direct activities of Signal Technician I. Performs other related duties as assigned. Subject to 24‑hour recall. Qualifications College or Technical Degree in Networking, or a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate, and a minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in the maintenance and networking of Traffic Signal Systems required. Must obtain International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA) Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification and Traffic Signal Level II Certification within one (1) year. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Missouri-City