Traffic Electronic Technician

Description

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Technical Services Supervisor

BLS COMPARABLE: 53-6041, Traffic Technicians; 51-2022, Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers

LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 21 years of age.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

To ensure the safety and quality of transportation for City of Enid residents through the installation and preventative and corrective maintenance of arterial, residential, and commercial traffic signal, pedestrian, and school crossing lights.

• Install various new traffic signal equipment at specified locations and update existing equipment.
• Install, replace, or adjust filters, light bulbs, screws, bolts, washers, luminaries, poles, load switches, controllers, and associated equipment to adjust and maintain traffic signal equipment.
• Drive city vehicle to transport equipment and travel to various work sites.
• Inspect traffic signal systems’ equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment, replacement, or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test traffic signals’ systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Diagnose malfunctioning traffic signal apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Remove, rebuild, or replace existing traffic structures to include the removal of concrete.
• Design and create regulatory, warning, construction, guide, school, recreation, and custom signs, and street markers.
• Set up or remove barricades, traffic cones, warning signs, or similar objects to provide traffic control on work sites.
• Install and monitor traffic count equipment.
• Operate bucket truck, trencher, backhoe, and front-end loader.
• Maintain current apprentice license to meet governmental regulations.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• The Technical Services Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• A preventive maintenance program is followed resulting in lower repair costs and reduced motor vehicle accident rates.
• Equipment is well maintained, and replacement schedule is in place and periodically updated.
• Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
• New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

IMSA Level 1 Signal Technician certification within 2 years of employment.

IMSA Work Zone Safety Temporary Traffic Control Certification within 1 year of employment.

Electrical: Basic electrical knowledge and electrical safety knowledge.

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, safety, and maintenance.

Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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