INTERNAL - Traffic and Sign Maintenance Technician

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Traffic and Sign Maintenance Technician

Department:
Public Works

Reports to:

Traffic Foreman

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Salary Grade: 12A

2026 Wage: $23.59 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs technical duties related to the installation, repair and maintenance of street signs, street markings, streetlights, and traffic signals.

Performs a variety of signal maintenance tasks; troubleshoots malfunctioning electronic signal systems; repairs signal equipment, emergency vehicle preemption systems, batter backup systems, flasher systems, and related hardware; installs signal equipment; programs controllers as needed; monitors and makes changes to signal equipment.

Provides power to intersections with portable equipment during planned and unplanned power outages.

Adjusts and modifies electronic devices via a laptop computer.

Operates and maintains various light equipment such as power sweepers, fork-lift, skid loaders, striping machines, bucket truck, single and tandem axle trucks, front end loaders, air compressors, paint truck, crosswalk paint machines, and other equipment that may be complex; performs painting and taping activities in the marking of streets and parking lots. Responsible for keeping maintenance records and using proper safety equipment.

Designs and constructs custom made signs using sign software; applies sign face to aluminum blanks, installs, repairs, and replaces traffic control signs, markers, barricades, traffic sign posts, and street name signs; installs temporary signs, barricades, and traffic control devices.

Repairs and replaces street light luminaries using a bucket truck; troubleshoots and resolves street light problems.

Performs various electrical installations and maintenance.

Performs snow removal operations.

Locates and marks roadway lights, underground wires, and detector units.

Answers emergency service calls after normal business hours to include weekends and holidays.

Assists other departments as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the repair, maintenance and installation of electronic and electrical traffic signal equipment and fiber optics.

Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to electrical hazards and equipment operations.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

Skill in the development and interpretation of wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

Skill in oral and written communication.

The Traffic Control Foreman assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, state standards, federal highway standards, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related technical duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal devices and streetlights. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the traffic control system.

Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, contractors, representatives of state agencies, and the general public.

Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Works under a variety of conditions. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

This position has functional…