Traffic Technician I or II

Traffic Technician I Or II

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Starting Salary: depends on experience and qualifications

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Traffic Technician I or II assists with day-to-day schedules, maintenance, and repairs of the city's traffic signals, street light systems, signs, and pavement markings. They perform locates, repair faults, record data, and drive a city vehicle (bucket trucks).

The Traffic Technician works with voltages as high as 480 vacs, and they may work on a ladder or climb poles. (The max bucket truck working height could be as high as 50 feet.)

This position operates on a schedule of 10-hour days for a four (4) day work week, subject to callback and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• 2 years (Tech I) or 3 years (Tech II) of related experience and/or training
• Possess the following International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certifications:
• Traffic Signal Level I (Field and Construction)
• Traffic Signal Level II (Field and Construction) (Tech II only)
• Roadway Lighting Level I (preferred)
• Signs and Markings Level I (preferred)
• Work Zone (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist and repair streetlights with voltages up to 480 vacs
• Assist in the repair of traffic signals
• Repair streetlights while leading a crew
• Repair faults
• Oversee and perform locates
• Perform duties related to sign and pavement marking maintenance
• Assist in repair of traffic signals (Tech II only)

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Field Services Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. This job opportunity may be re-published as needed.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

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