Traffic Signal Technician - Iii

Salary Range: $46,828.00 – 67,117.00 Hiring Range: TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN I $46,828 - $61,336 TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN II $49,170 - $63,921 TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN III $51,628 - $67,117 Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described here. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Summary

of Position:
Traffic Signal Technician I

Entry-level apprenticeship with training and certification provided. Assists in maintaining and repairing traffic signals, inspecting equipment, and responding to emergencies under supervision. Also supports utility locating, school zone beacon troubleshooting, and sign maintenance.

Traffic Signal Technician II

Handles troubleshooting and repairs of traffic signals, maintains repair schedules and records, and responds to emergency calls on rotation. Uses specialized equipment and assists with utility locating and other town duties.

Traffic Signal Technician III

Installs, programs, and repairs computerized traffic signals. Leads maintenance and emergency response efforts, operates specialized equipment, and supports utility locating and broader town operations.

What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):
Traffic Signal Technician I:

• Assist in inspections and maintenance of traffic signal system. May occasionally be assigned work in the traffic operation room; operates cameras; and communicates with personnel.
• Installs traffic devices for work zones.

Traffic Signal Technician II:

• Maintain traffic signals; performs regular maintenance; responds to citizen complaints and emergency calls.
• Installs and maintains traffic signal hardware, central and local software system.
• Uses utility locator and diagnostic tools in troubleshooting fiber optic cables; maintains fiber optic systems.
• Locates and maintains utilities.
• Completes inspections; provides accurate documentation and meets contractors on the job site; maintains records; responds to all traffic signal outages.

Traffic Signal Technician III:

• Inspects equipment; identifies the cause of errors or other problems; conducts basic fiber optic troubleshooting., before contacting the on-call fiber contractor.
• Repairs and mintains electronic equipment; services, calibrates, regulates, and tests equipment.
• Inspect variable message boards.
• Provides traffic control for special events.
• Inspects and maintains analog and digital cameras.
• Analyzes data, makes decisions, and solves problems; identifies principle facets of information; evaluates results to decide the best solution; implements traffic control plans.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Do you supervise or not?

These positions may lead others as assigned.

What are the physical demands?

The work is typically performed while kneeling or standing, with intermittent sitting or stooping, and requires the ability to distinguish between shades of color and pass a standard color blindness test. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and strength.

Where and how do you work?

The work is typically performed in a warehouse and outdoors.

What do you need to know to do this job effectively? Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of electricity or working with electronics.
• Traffic Signal Technician I
• Basic knowledge of electricity.
• Demonstrated satisfactory level of skill in reading and interpreting circuit diagrams (once IMSA certified).

Ability to:
All Levels:

• Communicate effectively…