Traffic Systems Specialist I-III

Position Description Traffic Systems Specialist I-III (2601145) - TxDOT's Beaumont District seeks experienced Traffic Signal Specialists to join our Signal Crew. The role involves ownership of advanced traffic management and control systems that keep our city moving safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include designing solutions, troubleshooting complex signal and illumination systems, and making independent decisions that have a visible impact daily. Salary Plan / Grade Traffic Systems Specialist I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055/yearly Traffic Systems Specialist II (B19): $48,244 - $76,028/yearly Traffic Systems Specialist III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351/yearly Pay Basis: Yearly. FLSA Status: Nonexempt. Working Hours: Day shift. Location: Beaumont District Headquarters, 8350 East Ex. Freeway, Beaumont 77708. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. Job Location Flexibility: Onsite. Benefits and Perks Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees On‑the‑Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs Essential Duties Traffic Systems Specialist I Assists in the electronics repair lab. Consults with department personnel, manufacturers, and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, and failure. Develops specifications for equipment associated with land mobile radio systems for use by TxDOT. Drives and operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights. Follows safety procedures when working near high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines, and heavy traffic. Installs, maintains, and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber‑optic signs, cables, and monitors communication systems; moves related equipment as needed. Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products, and materials are available for scheduled projects. Monitors work zones and ensures construction sites are cleaned at job completion. Operates and maintains complex electronic test equipment to repair and test electronic traffic systems. Prepares written reports on systems including installation feedback, inventory status, and issues encountered. Performs other responsibilities as assigned. Traffic Systems Specialist II Assists in developing strategic plans to meet core business needs. Coordinates preventive maintenance on equipment. Designs and reviews traffic signal, traffic data collection, or illumination projects; makes recommendations. Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams. Commissions system installation once roadway infrastructure is completed. Drives and operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights. Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves new site characteristics. Maintains stock and equipment for scheduled projects. Measures intersections and evaluates traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting signal timing. Monitors work sites under varying light and weather conditions, ensuring traffic control measures operate effectively. Performs other responsibilities as assigned. Traffic Systems Specialist III Assembles, beta‑tests, and evaluates new traffic management equipment, including illumination controller assemblies, and makes recommendations for acceptance or return. Coordinates with local district maintenance offices for traffic control, bucket truck, and additional supplies. Develops specifications and justification for equipment procurement. Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, and operations; assists in long‑term solutions. Consults with department personnel, manufacturers, and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, and failure. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transport Systems, land mobile radio communication, and the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in shop. Responds to emergency situations to repair and program land mobile radio systems. Serves as a project leader, responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and reviewing work on complex traffic management and data collection projects. Performs other responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Graduate or equivalent in general high school studies. Experience Traffic Systems Specialist I 2 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, or traffic systems maintenance. Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent. Related college education or technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis. Traffic Systems Specialist II 3 years experience in the same categories. Substitutions for minimum qualifications follow the same policy. Traffic Systems Specialist III 4 years experience in the same categories. Substitutions for minimum qualifications follow the same policy. Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications Commercial Driver’s License. Competencies Traffic Systems Specialist I Construction equipment operations Traffic flow principles and procedures The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Electrical construction procedures Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors, and chips Maintaining effective working relationships with others Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Work with electricity up to 600 volts Traffic Systems Specialist II Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans Maintaining effective working relationships with others Writing, reviewing, and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards, and procedures Using, supporting, and maintaining radio systems and wireless communication networks Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Using applicable electronic test equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Work with electricity up to 600 volts Traffic Systems Specialist III Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Circuit board diagnosis and repair procedures Relationship of traffic control equipment to the operations of a traffic management system Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures Radio and wireless communications principles, procedures, and systems Using heavy highway equipment Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Writing, reviewing, and revising documents Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places, heat, or chemicals Required to wear protective gear – respirator, hard hat, or other device Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc. Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Crouching – bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Reaching – extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing – prolonged periods of time Pushing – using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Grasping – applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing – perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receiving information by oral communication Repetitive motion – substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers Visual acuity – operating machines such as drill presses, power saws, and mills Visual acuity – operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment Conditions of Employment This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a safety impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not considered a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for this position. To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviews for connections to foreign adversaries. The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Department of Transportation