Traffic Signal Technician

Job Description:

Traffic Signal Technician

Description

Job Summary
Participates in the installation, construction, and maintenance of control devices including traffic signal controls and traffic signal subsystems for the City of Bryan.
Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots in the field and restores operation to traffic signal controls that have undergone electrical/electronic equipment or wire/cable failure due to vehicular accidents, vandalism, adverse weather, or construction.
• Programs, maintains, and repairs various types of computerized traffic controllers.
• Monitors audio and video components, message displays, fiber optic and wireless communications equipment.
• Interprets work using electronic schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, printed documents, sketches, blueprints, and underground street intersection drawings.
• Conducts preventative maintenance and makes the necessary repairs to traffic signal controls.
• Tests traffic signal control equipment and related devices for defects in electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Operates bucket or service trucks on surface streets and highways within the city.
• Reinstalls pedestrian buttons and poles, replaces wiring, and mounts traffic signals, cameras, and radios.
• Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties such as changing signal bulbs, painting poles, checking head poles and mast arms for proper alignment and cleaning reflectors, refractors, signal heads, lenses, and control cabinets.
• Prepares and accurately completes all necessary work orders, reports, and forms.
• Participates in emergency/after hours repairs as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• At least one (1) year of experience working with electrical/electronic circuitry.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED .
• Experience directly related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices/signals.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Traffic Signal Certification Level I through the International Municipal Signal Association ( IMSA ) or the ability to obtain certification within the timeframe set by the department.

Salary:

$19.00-$25.00/hour (depending on experience & certification)