Traffic Signal Technician II & III

Overview

Description
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Traffic Signal Technician II & III. This position is responsible for performing technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems. Tasks include setting up controllers, time clocks, microwave detectors, emergency vehicle detectors, mast arms, span wires and pedestrian poles, and other traffic signal equipment. Fill-in for emergency call duties is required.

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

• Respond to urgent traffic signal malfunction calls, direct traffic and/or repair signals.
• Set and maintain local timing patterns and closed-loop operations; conduct periodic maintenance on all traffic signals and test timing switches quarterly.
• Purchase and manage traffic signal and sign equipment by preparing POs and submitting for approval to ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist local agencies in obtaining required traffic signal permits; collect fees from agencies.
• Oversee and install traffic signals at designated locations by building forms, pouring concrete pads, installing controller cabinets with loop detectors and/or timers, pulling span wires and electrical conductors, hanging signals, wiring cabinets and power lines, interconnecting with existing signals, cutting asphalt and installing magnetic detection loops.
• Monitor and participate in upgrading existing traffic signals and flashing beacons and/or replacement of new equipment; construct and repair traffic signals, timers and microprocessors; troubleshoot circuits using volt meters or oscilloscopes.
• Assist electricians with wiring circuits such as installing holiday decorations, repairing airport hangar wiring, and installing/repairing ballfield and park lighting.
• Install telephone lines and communication lines for traffic signals.
• Investigate traffic complaints related to public concerns and/or accidents; provide facts to attorneys and may appear in court as an expert witness.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in all traffic signal devices.
• Assist in on-site work duties.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to distinguish the range of color spectrum.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights over 15 feet.

• 2-5 years of Traffic Signal Technician experience preferred.
• IMSA Level II or III Certification is required.

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

• Valid Driver's License

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, bending, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reading
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting up to 50 lbs, seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting and carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing

Other
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Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at  We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position unless otherwise noted. We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position.