Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Trainee​/I​/II

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

The Maintenance and Operations division is responsible for the funding, planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System (CRS). The County Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

Under general supervision from supervisory or management staff, the Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Trainee/I/II performs a variety of technical and support work in the area of traffic operations in the field and in the office; performs electronic and electrical work related to the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal and lighting equipment; may have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of an assigned technical engineering support area;

provides lead direction.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, or replace traffic controllers, vehicle detectors, Internet protocol (IP) cameras, variable message signs (VMS), and fiber optic cabling in the field and the shop.
• Use Geographic Information System (GIS) and other software to research, file, and produce maps for visual reference; record maps and plans and maintain databases.
• Perform and/or coordinate with maintenance staff to perform maintenance, repair, and modify traffic signals, flashing beacons, and appurtenances. Modification to traffic signals is limited to those that do not require engineering re-design.
• Administer contracts for the maintenance of traffic signals.
• Program Signal Controllers.
• Investigate complaints regarding signal operations.
• Diagnose and repair traffic signals and appurtenances.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response for signal callouts.
• Modify traffic signals to improve operation and safety where engineering re-design is not required.
• Operate Personnel Hoist Vehicle for signal maintenance operations.
• Coordinate, purchase, and testing of signal hardware for signal projects.
• Maintain records for traffic signals.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

• Equivalent to graduation from high school
• AND
• One (1) year of manual labor experience.

• One (1) year of experience equivalent as a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Trainee
• OR
• Two (2) years of experience in maintaining and repairing roadways, electronics, or traffic control systems
• OR
• Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in pre-engineering, electronics, electrical technology, or a closely related field
• OR
• Possession of an IMSA certification in Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician

• Three (3) years of journey-level experience in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, lighting control equipment, or other industrial/commercial electrical systems.
• OR
• Possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-in-Training

• Possession of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician II certification.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources mas.