Traffic Signal Technician,Lead Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

About Us

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.

The Role

Under the direction of the Traffic Signal Supervisor (TSS), the Lead Traffic Signal Technician leads and participates in the field activities of technicians who install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and related components. Provides guidance and technical assistance to field staff.

The ideal candidate for the role will have coursework in electricity, electronics, or construction and 3 years experience in traffic signal maintenance, installation, and repair. One year of supervisory or lead experience is preferred. IMSA Traffic Signal Level II and Inspector certifications upon hire.

Salary and Hiring Bonus

This position is a Grade 318 with an annual salary between $63,107 - $94,662.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

Benefits Guide
FY 25 Benefits Book

Responsibilities

Engages in the testing, diagnosis, and repair of traffic signal equipment to ensure proper functioning. Understands and interprets signal plan sets, schematic drawings, and layouts to support construction, operation, and maintenance activities.

Plans, leads, and participates in the field activities of the traffic signal section in the construction, preventive maintenance, and operations.

Provides input, guidance, and training to staff relating to the annual signal preventative maintenance program, work methods, safety policies, and procedures.

Estimates labor and material costs from signal design plans and other work plans. Performs on-the-job training to enhance staff understanding of traffic signal equipment.

Reviews design plans submitted by internal and external sources to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and city regulations.

Inspects, monitors, and evaluates work-related information and equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards, regulations, and operational guidelines.

Uses various office equipment to prepare schedules, logs, and reports;
Inputs data into a computers to maintain inventory and manage operations.

Performs physical inventories of traffic signal equipment and hardware, monitors inventory levels and recommends ordering materials to meet operational needs.

Supports the implementation and adherence to signal section policies, as well as short- and long-term objectives.

Operates city vehicles.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

College-level coursework in electricity, electronics, or construction and 3 years experience in traffic signal maintenance, installation, and repair. One year of supervisory or lead experience is preferred. IMSA Traffic Signal Level II and Inspector certifications upon hire.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
The possible defects and faults in electrical wiring and signal control equipment and of effective corrective measures
Tools, equipment, and general practices of signal construction
Hazards and precautionary methods associated with electrical work
Principles and practices involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals; and conduct site review work in progress and review the work with Traffic Signal Technicians or with the employees of private contractors

Skill in

The operation of various types of traffic signal construction and maintenance equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, miscellaneous power tools, laptops, microprocessor-based systems, vehicle preemption systems, and vehicle detection system software applications

Ability to

Plan, organize, and/or lead the activities of the traffic signal staff
Plan and schedule work projects and the personnel, equipment, and material needed
Determine when staff can be assigned to a project by…


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