Traffic Signal Technician I​/II

Traffic Signal Technician I/II

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 hours 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.

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.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on signalized intersections, opticom system, school flashers, and other traffic control devices.
• 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 Senior 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 field equipment and traffic signal software / computers. Coordinate repairs with other City staff and communication companies.
• Establish a safe work zone area for preventative maintenance, upgrade / construction activities, and emergency repair of traffic signals or other traffic control devices.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels of materials, parts, and equipment. Help order parts and materials.
• Build alliances, foster effective teamwork, and build constructive relationships within and between individuals and other work groups. Coordinate activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, the public and contractors.
• Demonstrate behavior that sets a positive example for integrity, fiscal responsibility, and professionalism.
• Include all duties required of a Traffic Signal Technician I.
• Help monitor and evaluate operational performance of signal system programs and equipment, including use of traffic signal system and other signal equipment software programs.
• Assist the Senior Signal Technician in preparation of work cost estimates, annual operating budget and work plans for the traffic signal section.
• Assist in development of standard operating and safety procedures related to the traffic signal operations.

Work is performed in office, shop, and field environments, construction sites, and in roadway during heavy traffic conditions. Work requires performing continuous detailed work and multiple concurrent tasks. Work frequently requires working at heights of 10-35 feet above ground on a platform lift truck, bucket truck, and ladder, bending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, reaching, exposure to electrical energy, intermittent traffic noise, working around moving vehicles in heavy traffic, inclement Colorado weather, daytime and nighttime conditions, extreme temperatures, and walking on slippery/uneven walking surfaces.

Work requires visual and…