Signal Technician - Traffic Technology (Part-Time)

About the role

This role is ideal for a candidate eager to collaborate with and provide support for traffic engineers and technicians in executing services and project work in the field. Key responsibilities include handling technical questions, providing field services, maintaining ITS technology, representing the company on-site, configuring traffic signal controllers, and modifying traffic signal cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Handling technical questions from clients and team members, providing field services on across diverse projects.
• Overseeing the installation, turn-on, maintenance, and testing of traffic signal cabinets.
• Supporting field operations for integration projects, providing systems that are not only operational but also optimized for performance.
• Representing the company on-site, making critical decisions in real-time, and assisting with application engineering and estimating.
• Configuring traffic signal controllers for optimal performance, integrating various devices within NEMA, CALTRANS, and ATC cabinets.
• Developing strategies for signal timings, which are key in managing traffic flow efficiently.
• Modifying traffic signal cabinets according to pre-engineered designs or specific customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working collaboratively with others, contributing to the team, and using talents to positively affect communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Familiarity with programming traffic signal controllers and analyzing signal operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic basic principles as applied to traffic signal equipment.
• Practical knowledge of fiber optic network integration for signal systems.
• Preferably, 15+ years of experience in traffic signal operations including the repair and maintenance of solid-state electronics and electrical power systems.
• Knowledge of standard traffic control procedures/guidelines relating to traffic control device installation and/or repair as set forth in the MUTCD.
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA-568 for cabling standards.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification preferred, not required.