Traffic Signal Technician I​/Ii

Position: TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN I / II
Job Announcement

Job Announcement  Traffic Signal Technician I/II
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONT COLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department:
Public Works & Engineering
Division:
Engineering Services

Hiring Range: TST I $29.29 - $32.55/hour
TST II $32.41 - $36.01/hour
Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Rotating on call including holidays, After hrs
emergency call back, Some weekends/Nights required
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits:
Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
Under overall supervision of the Transportation Engineering Administrator, this position helps
maintain proper operation of the traffic signal system and other related infrastructure. Receives
day to day direct oversight, direction, and technical guidance from the Traffic Signals Supervisor.
Perform journey level technical work related to the installation, testing, operation, maintenance,
and repair of the City's traffic signal system, driver feedback signs, school flasher system, and
other traffic control devices. Performs tasks relating to traffic signal operations, maintenance,

and construction / upgrades. Perform equipment testing, telecommunications maintenance,
preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades and repair. Inspect signal related work performed
by contractors and others.

TST I:
This position is an entry level in the Traffic Signal Technician series, requiring experience
in traffic signal and/or related electrical systems and equipment, as well as knowledge and
background in electrical work and maintenance. This position may reasonably expect to
progress to the Level II with on-the-job training, experience, ability to perform work
independently, and satisfactory job performance.

TST II:
This position requires significant prior journey level traffic signal maintenance experience
and demonstrated knowledge of traffic signal maintenance principles and practices. Work is
distinguished from the Traffic Signal Technician I class by the greater complexity of work
assignments and ability to independently perform most maintenance, repair, and
installation work.

Field training, classroom training, tools, safety equipment, and IMSA certification fee for passing
test will be provided at NO COST to applicant.
Principal Duties:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on signalized intersections,
opticom system, school flashers, and other traffic control devices. This position should
perform less complex work independently.

• Respond to emergencies and perform repairs related to traffic signals, school flashers,
driver feedback signs, and other traffic control devices.

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair the Opticom, Conflict Monitor / MMU (Malfunction
Management Unit), BIU (Bus Interface Unit), and other components of traffic signal /
traffic control systems in the shop.

• Test, program, install, and calibrate a variety of equipment for traffic signals, school
flashers, and other traffic control devices.

• Inspect traffic signal equipment at intersections, inventory equipment, create traffic
signal infrastructure field drawings, and compile information to develop accurate
intersection surveys, and compile / maintain various records and reports.

• Assist Sr Signal Technician with updating technical specifications and approved materials
for traffic signal equipment, related construction standards, and specifications for traffic
signal and other system installations.

• In a timely manner, respond to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding traffic signal
and related system operations and maintenance.

• Inspect work performed by contractors on traffic signals, other traffic control devices,
and maintenance / construction activities.

• Maintain communication between signal…