Signal Maintainer Traffic

SIGNAL MAINTAINER TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF WORCESTER

Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Provide emergency maintenance to repair traffic signals
• Review traffic signals on a cyclical basis to identify work issues that need to be repaired immediately or to be scheduled
• Oversee signal programming such as testing the cabinet, programming the controller for signal timings, checking the signal coordination settings, programming conflict monitors, setting up signals and updating information in the central database
• Install software, attachment hardware, connection cables, replacement parts and more
• Set up and install radios, switches, and cell modems
• Coordinate utility services such as setting up electric service, coordinating for attachment agreements, and calling for locates
• Perform safety reviews for vehicles, including buckets are operational and equipped with safety harnesses and tethers
• Oversee signal construction which includes installing conduit and splice boxes, electric cable using messenger/span wire, foundations for cabinets and steel poles, saw-cutting and loop wire for inductive vehicle detection, wood poles and guy cables, and pedestrian poles, buttons, and pedestrian heads

• Attend trainings, workshops and seminars related to signal maintenance certifications and the upkeep of certifications/licenses/credentials
• Maintain awareness of new developments in traffic signal hardware and software technology

• Basic knowledge of the operation and components of traffic signals, including controllers, detectors and wiring
• Knowledge of traffic signal timing and control strategies
• Knowledgeable with installation methods of signal equipment including software, replacement parts, attachment hardware, connection cables, warranties and testing equipment
• Ability to serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical staff and ability to determine project scheduling and technology planning
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local traffic regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adhere to safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and traffic safety protocols
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting heavy objects, climbing, and working in adverse weather conditions
• Skill in using diagnostic tools to assess and repair traffic signal equipment
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and interact respectfully with the public and other city personnel, particularly when addressing complaints or inquiries about traffic signals

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, installation or repair of traffic signals, electrical systems or related fields
• Valid Driver’s License

• Vocational training or certification in electronics, electrical systems or traffic signal technology
• Massachusetts System Technician License
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, installation or repair of traffic signals, electrical systems or related fields

$28.09 - $34.07 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.

Interested candidates MUST register on the Civil Service list for SIGNAL MAINTAINER as soon as possible. To register, complete a Labor Service Application and submit to the City of Worcester’s Human Resources Department. Applications are available in-person at City Hall & online cesterma.gov/employment. Completed Labor Service Applications can be submitted in-person to Human Resources; mailed to:
City of Worcester, Human Resources Department, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; emailed:
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Veterans will be given preference when applying for these positions. Proof of possession of a valid and current MA license is required at time of registration. For more information, contact the City’s Department of Human Resources at .