Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician

Galveston Traffic Signal Technician

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Summary: Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance on traffic signals, controllers, street lights and pedestrian equipment.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on traffic signals, pedestrian equipment, street lights and controllers.
• Inspects intersections for proper signal operations; operates specialized computer programs to provide signal timing changes; ensures proper timing is restored.
• Replaces defective equipment, including poles and electrical systems.
• Performs tests on electrical and electronic equipment, including traffic signal heads, pedestrian equipment, street lights, controllers, auxiliary equipment and other systems to ensure safe operations and compatibility.
• Responds to equipment damage and malfunctions; replaces, repairs, modifies or installs equipment.
• Repairs, replaces, modifies or installs circuitry, switches, fuses, timers and cabinet parts.
• Performs electrical system wiring and installation.
• Locates conduit, cables and other underground devices to perform work.
• Prepares daily reports of work activities.
• Paints curbs and stripes lanes as needed to support the division.
• Installs and replaces street signs as needed to support the division.
• May be required to investigate issues related to other divisions as a first responder until the needed division arrives.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge:

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Traffic signal and related device equipment operations.
• Traffic signal and related device equipment maintenance and repair practices and methods.
• Principles and practices of general electronic and electrical maintenance, installation and troubleshooting.
• Electrical and electronic hardware and software systems.
• Luminary street lights.
• International Municipal Signal Association Manual.
• Texas Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Estimating time, materials and equipment for work assignments.
• Operating motorized vehicles with specialized equipment.
• Using power and hand tools.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in traffic signal operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification:

• Signal Technician I certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.