Traffic Signal Technician

JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

A position in this job category typically installs, troubleshoots and repairs traffic signal equipment or systems, highway lighting systems, and wiring systems; and informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals.

NOTE:

The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.

• Operates a motor vehicle
• Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks
• Operates volt or ohm meters
• Troubleshoots problems with traffic signal equipment or systems
• Installs traffic signal equipment or systems
• Installs electrical components and wiring systems
• Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components
• Operates signal tracers
• Repairs traffic signal equipment or systems
• Repairs radar traffic signal detector units
• Tests electronic circuitry
• Installs overhead and underground cables
• Installs highway lighting systems
• Repairs electrical components and wiring systems
• Repairs highway lighting systems
• Troubleshoots problems with highway lighting systems
• Delivers messages, packages or other materials
• Repairs underground and overhead cables
• Tests wiring systems
• Repairs mobile radio communications equipment
• Applies appropriate safety procedures
• Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice
• Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts and supplies
• Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals
• Answers routine questions
• Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information
• Advises (counsel) concerned individuals about agency programs

• Knowledge of procedures for installing traffic signal equipment or systems, and highway lighting systems
• Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of procedures for installing electrical components, wiring systems, and conduit systems
• Knowledge of procedures for installing underground and overhead cables
• Knowledge of procedures for testing wiring systems and electrical components
• Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters
• Knowledge of procedures for operating signal tracers
• Knowledge of organizational lines of communication (formal and informal)
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices
• Knowledge of procedures for testing electronic circuitry
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical components
• Ability to repair underground cables
• Ability to repair overhead cables
• Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with traffic signal equipment or systems
• Ability to perform precision soldering and desoldering for electronic circuitry work
• Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks
• Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans
• Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans
• Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials
• Ability to interpret abbreviated measurement values
• Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.

One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.

• Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.

Occupational Group;
Repair of Electrical Equipment

Occupational Family:
Electrical/Electronic Repair

Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 3/19/94

1 (C)