Signal/Light/Electrical Technician 1

Job Summary

Duties and basic tasks include: Performing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of; traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems). Performing at an determined level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series based on experience and qualifications. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based on a 24 hour call back program, and must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes. The employee must be able to possess the ability to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous road conditions, overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Duties

• Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
• Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
• Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20

Lead Duties

Provides advice and resolves problems; participates in work activities as required; schedules and assigns work activities; approves inspection project documentation reports; determines and selects alternatives in materials or equipment, has authority to inspect and determine the need for repairs or replacement, recommends ordering of materials and equipment; works under supervision while providing training to lower level technicians; interprets specification requirements. Evaluates and rates technical skills and qualification of other techs as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade.
• Plans, sketches and schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems.
• National and local electrical codes.
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic signals, lighting, ITS, utility, common safety practices.
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, ventilation and public utility theory.

Skills

• Using proper materials and tools, vehicles, and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
• Oral and written communications.
• Problem solving and interpersonal relationships.
• Fundamental knowledge in reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits.
• Electronic components and circuits; methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances.
• Applying electrical and electronic principles.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid State Issued driver's license - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retail retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.