Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician II - Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning

Overview

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule II, Grade H23, Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning - Signal Shop.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, performs skilled field and bench work in the repair, maintenance, modification, and installation of traffic signal control devices and associated equipment.

Example of Essential Duties:

• Performs field and bench repairs of various traffic signal control devices and related equipment such as signals, vehicle detectors, controllers, cabinets, and wiring.
• Diagnoses and repairs signal malfunctions.
• Inspects, modifies, and tests traffic signal control equipment.
• Pre-wires, sets, and installs traffic signals and control cabinets.
• Performs general maintenance and inspections of traffic control equipment.
• Replaces hoods, lenses, and bulbs.
• Sets and adjusts timings and controller programs.
• Receives, analyzes, and logs information generated by traffic control computer systems.
• Monitors the status of the traffic signal systems.
• Answers maintenance and repair calls during regular working hours and on an emergency basis.
• Leads and instructs less experienced personnel.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Maintains the repair shop.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Minimum education and experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus Four years' experience in electronics repair, two years of which were in the repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems. Additional substitutions may apply as described below.

PLUS

Four years' experience in electronics repair, two years of which were in the repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education in electronics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.)

(Possession of a Traffic Signal Level I certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) may be substituted for one year of the required general experience. Possession of a Traffic Signal Level II certification issued by IMSA may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.)

Entry Level:

• Knowledge of the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of traffic signal control devices.
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in traffic signal repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of solid-state electronics including microprocessors.
• Knowledge of traffic control terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment of…