Traffic Signal Technician

Responsible for a variety of specialized tasks, including for but not limited to, skilled and technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the computerized traffic signal system

• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains the central traffic masters and intersection controllers and monitors and reads computer reports to check system status and determine location and nature of problems
• Install and set up signal controllers, cabinets, time clocks, loop detectors, emergency vehicle detectors, poles and mast arms, span wire and pedestrian poles, flasher beacons, signal and pedestrian heads, and other traffic signal equipment
• Works independently and exercises skilled judgment in the performance of assigned duties
• Skills in troubleshooting to restore operation of traffic signal control devices that have undergone electrical, electronic equipment or electrical wire/cable failure due to vehicular accidents, vandalism, adverse weather, or construction crews
• Program computerized traffic signal controllers, with knowledge of phasing/timing schemes
• Installs, maintains, and repairs computerized closed loop signal system and school zone warning systems
• Work with Lead Technician to orders parts and equipment to maintain adequate stock levels of all maintenance parts necessary for both field and shop maintenance
• Maintains maintenance history record on each piece of major equipment
• Recommends to supervisors the replacement of equipment, based on maintenance history
• Interprets work using electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and underground street intersection prints
• Maintain logs of work performed
• Assist in preparing drawings of traffic signal layouts, recommending signal timing, etc.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read blueprints
• Reviews plans for intersection modifications and additions and may assist in the inspection of contractor work
• Tests traffic signal control equipment and related devices to identify defects in electrical and electronic equipment
• Assists with collecting accurate data on speed and vehicular traffic (counts) using electronic mechanical and manual count meters and maintenance of such equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Responds to emergencies at all hours as necessary (emergency standby duty)
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the public
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Performs other duties as assigned.

Overall Strength Demands:
The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds

Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds

Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds

Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds

Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (