Sr Signal Technician

Senior Signal Technician

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Department/Division: Public Works

Reports To: Traffic Operations Supervisor

Summary: Responsible for serving as a lead in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronically controlled traffic control devices; trains signal crews in proper application of rules and regulations; performs contactor inspections. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as a lead to signal crew staff, which includes: prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work; providing direction; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, school zone flashers, and City-owned and maintained street lighting.
• Responds to emergency and on-call situations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records related to division repairs and operational activities.
• Participates in training signal crew staff on work and safety procedures and practices.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other applicable groups to receive and/or convey information.
• Performs inspections of work performed by external contractors involved in constructing traffic signals, installing street lights, and performing underground boring.
• Monitors the work of external contractors and ensures contract terms and specifications are met.
• Prioritizes, assigns and monitors traffic signal repairs for assigned staff.
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs traffic signal equipment.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals are operating as programmed.
• Responds to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identifies problem; repairs or replaces faulty equipment; documents trouble calls and problem resolution.
• Routinely patrol streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
• Monitors the work of external contractors and ensures contract terms and specifications are met.
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and other diagrams; such as technical manuals, NEC and MUTCD.
• Replaces parts such as load switches, relays and flashers, and documents process.
• Trains staff on signal repair and safety practices and procedures.
• Makes recommendations and carries out plans with Supervisor approval.
• Maintains daily work records and work orders.
• Purchases needed equipment for maintenance and repairs through P-Card and Purchase Orders.
• Inventory control of assigned vehicles and warehouse.
• Flags traffic and erects barricades, cones, and other warning devices.
• Implements safety procedures at job site.
• Performs manual traffic and pedestrian counts.
• Assists in roadway lighting needs when necessary
• Performs line locates for underground traffic signal and lighting equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency and on call situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Budget Responsibilities:

• Lead responsibility over Signal Crew Members and Signal Technicians.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction principles.
• Knowledge of basic electronic and electrical principles.
• Knowledge of general design standards.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to roadway, lighting and traffic signal operations.
• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning the work of staff.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining a variety of records related to operational activities.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving problems related to traffic signals.
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines.
• Skilled in operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade.
• Skilled in performing routine repair and maintenance activities.
• Skilled in performing basic construction activities.
• Skilled in performing manual labor.
• Skilled in observing safety rules and regulations.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to change ballast, capacitors, bulbs and fuses in roadway lighting.
• Ability to work with voltages that vary 120/240, 240/480, & straight 480.
• Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Visual Acuity color, depth perception, field of vision, close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• IMSA Signals Level I Certification
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Two years of related traffic signal installation experience
• One year of team lead or supervisory experience

Or

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferences:

• Work Zone Safety Certification
• IMSA Signals Level II Certification
• Experience with NEMA TS1/TS2
• Class A CDL

Working Conditions:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, driving and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in standard office and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes and airborne particles.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.
• Class A CDL within 6 months of employment
• Work Zone Safety Certification within 1 year of employment
• IMSA Signals Level II Certification within 1 year of employment