Traffic Services - Traffic Services Specialist , II,III

General Description

Under general supervision of the Division Managers – Signs, Signals, and Lighting, the Traffic Services Specialist performs a variety of skilled work involving the installation, construction, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of solid‑state electronic/microprocessor‑based traffic control equipment and traffic control devices, including communication, detection, street marking, signage, and street lighting equipment related to transportation in accordance with applicable City and State codes.

Traffic Services Specialist I does not exercise technical oversight or supervision. Traffic Services Specialist II assists and trains lower‑level employees with technical oversight but exercises no direct supervision. Traffic Services Specialist III exercises technical and functional supervision over lower‑level staff.

• Perform preventive maintenance and installation of traffic signal equipment and regulatory, warning, construction, and guide signs, as well as all pavement markings, in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of traffic signal equipment, signs, and pavement markings; assist in the installation and modification of these assets and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, City maps, manuals, schematics, and street measurements when preparing sites for pavement markings, sign location, and signal equipment.
• Place channeling devices and warning signs for on‑street work for lane closures and transitions in accordance with the TMUTCD.
• Operate computer laptops and tablets with specialized software, including traffic sign and signal management databases, traffic sign making software, proprietary signal software, and other applicable programs.
• Operate various equipment, including light and medium duty trucks with bucket lifts, hydraulic dump bed and lift gate, forklift, striping equipment, stripe remover, adhesive applicator, squeeze roll applicator, sign fabricator, letter cutter, banding tool, jack hammer, chainsaw, parking meters, power tools, drill press, cutting torch, welder, and plasma cutter.
• Operate various electronic test equipment and analyzers, including networking, copper and fiber optic installation troubleshooting equipment, radio, wide area network, and local area network.
• Perform traffic counts with both video and/or radar and utilize traffic count software.
• Install, maintain, and repair street light components.

Perform on‑call duties independently with minimum supervision after a one (1) to six (6) month training period dependent on experience and position level.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Principles of occupational hazards, safe work practices in traffic operations, electrical hazards, and safety typical of maintenance work (e.g., lockout/tag‑out practices).
• Electronic circuit troubleshooting, computer networking, and IP addressing.
• Practices, methods, and use of equipment, tools, and materials used in traffic operations, brush abatement, and maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Operating characteristics of the City of Abilene Traffic Engineering & Operations Division and the TMUTCD.
• Safe driving principles and practices as well as safe use of tools, equipment, and safety at elevated working positions.

• Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment including air compressor, portable generator, meters, test equipment, hand tools, and electric‑powered tools.
• Operate office equipment and technical equipment including computer laptop, desktop, tablet, and signal controllers/equipment.
• Utilize software including databases, spreadsheets, documents, and email.
• Utilize technical programs for signal equipment, sign and marking equipment, and vehicle count and classification.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely including bucket trucks with various boom lengths.

• Perform on‑call duties independently with minimum supervision after a six month training period.
• Understand and accurately carry out oral and…