Transportation Electrician Technician

Department:
Transportation Department Salary: $25.67 - $36.88 Commensurate with Experience

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The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signal and electronic traffic control equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the City's transportation system. Responsibilities include maintaining traffic signal controllers, conflict monitors, traffic management cameras, and detection cameras; diagnosing and repairing signalized intersections; and managing maintenance activities through the City Works work order system.

Strong computer skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices throughout the City's transportation network, including traffic signal controllers, conflict monitors, and related electronic equipment.
• Maintain traffic management and detection camera systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Diagnose malfunctions at signalized intersections and perform necessary field repairs.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, including maintenance reports, inventory documentation, vehicle inspection reports, daily work logs, and work orders in City Works.
• Set up temporary traffic control devices, including signs and cones, in accordance with the CDOT WATCH Handbook, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and applicable safety training.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, and safely working with energized 120‑volt electrical circuits.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, supplies, tools, and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call program to respond to traffic signal and sign emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serve as the first point of contact for after‑hours emergency calls and determine the appropriate response within established guidelines.
• Assist in training new employees and supporting team development as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a City driving permit upon hire.
• IMSA Signals Level I or higher Certification, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to safely work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around energized 120‑volt electrical circuits.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on‑call schedule for emergency response.

• 3-5 years of direct experience involving: underground utility locates; installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices.
• Experience with work hazards, safety precautions, and OSHA regulations, including but not limited to: overhead work, live 120‑volt circuits.
• Computer experience preferred; including but not limited to: typing, word documents, spreadsheets, and work order management system.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides knowledge and abilities to perform work.

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of…