Traffic Signal Technician III

# About Our Job# ## ##

What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $31.33-$39.95 We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date## Location & Schedule In this position, you can expect to work from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend shifts and on-call availability approximately every 4-5 weeks. The home base for this position will be 5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216. The evening shift has a 7% shift differential.##

Who We Are & What You’ll DoThe Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the .DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
* DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
* DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The DOTI Transportation Operations Team is seeking a determined and hardworking individual to serve as a Traffic Signal Technician III. The Transportation Operations Team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices. They maintain a fiber optic communication network providing services to the DOTI Information Technology Division and Denver Police Department. They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing, and pavement markings.

Our team are stewards of safety in a traffic-controlled work zone. This job environment is working with crew members who are punctual and thrive in a team setting. Commitment and being on time at work is essential.

Specifically, as the Traffic Signal Technician III, you will:
* Install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems and devices, which includes wiring, conduit, poles, signal heads, controllers, switches, and vehicle detectors.
* Inspect, remove, and repair signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, vehicle and pedestrian head assemblies, and street lighting and circuitry devices and systems.
* Adjust, repair, replace, and modify electric and mechanical components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and other related parts and equipment.
* Install, maintain, and repair vehicle identification and detection systems
* Monitor and program traffic signal timing controllers and makes necessary adjustment
* Investigate complaints and report defective traffic signals and associated equipment
* Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing traffic signal device malfunctions, and evaluate equipment problems by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
* Work on repairs with contractors and other City departments to ensure work is properly completed within standards and codes.
* Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and perform other related vehicle inspections.
* Observe all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensure safety for self and others
* May log, record, and create daily work reports for management.##

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