Traffic Signal Technician

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovativeandlasting solutions for tomorrow.

Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services,you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empoweringcommunities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

This position is responsible for working with the City Traffic Engineer and other staff (Operations, Engineering, Traffic Management Center, and others outside of Traffic Services) to provide a variety of duties related to the installation, integration and maintenance of traffic signal system and intelligent transportation system (ITS) elements. The candidate for this position has an entry to mid-level knowledge of these activities and ideally at least some familiarity with how the activities integrate with and impact other areas of work.

The primary functions of this position include performing field inspections of traffic signals and various ITS devices; collecting related as-built and field data; collecting data and maintaining an inventory of the traffic operations network; and performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade activities for the signal system, ITS devices, and other traffic control devices.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

• Perform traffic signal and ITS maintenance and construction services, including but not limited to the following: preventative maintenance, device replacement and/or upgrade, and new device installation. This includes aerial (bucket) work as applicable.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with management, employees, other departments, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Assist the City Traffic Engineer in construction inspection and quality assurance for capital projects related to traffic signal and ITS improvements
• Support other staff as needed in the operation and maintenance of the traffic signal and ITS system, including but not limited to the following: collecting as-built information; maintaining an asset inventory and database; working with GIS to incorporate information into a geospatial database.
• Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing, detection systems.
• Assist with inspecting, removing, and repairing signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, vehicle and pedestrian head assemblies, and lighting and circuitry devices and systems.
• Assist with adjusting, repairing, replacing, and modifying electric, electronic, and mechanical components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and other related parts and equipment.
• Assist with monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and makes necessary adjustments as directed.
• Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing traffic signal device malfunctions, and evaluates equipment problems by interpreting blueprints,…