Traffic Signal Tech - Manassas, VA

About the role

To ensure proper maintenance and function of assigned electronic systems within established VDOT standards. Perform traffic signal maintenance in accordance with all established safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and provide customer service when dealing with VDOT employees, contractors, responders, and members of the general public.
• Maintain a large number of traffic signals through ordinary maintenance, maintenance replacement, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct regularly scheduled checks of major signal components using a laptop computer communicating to central through a modem in the cabinet.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance and inspections of electronic devices and related equipment for assigned program areas.
• Communicate effectively with the public concerning operations and problems with traffic signals, and with the police department regarding traffic signal work and repairs.
• Respond to complaints and reported malfunctions of traffic signals and troubleshoot a wide variety of sophisticated electronic traffic control devices using frequency meters, volt meters, ohm meters, and soldering tools.
• Install signal controllers using a laptop computer to program timings into the controller.
• Troubleshoot 170-control boxes using complex wiring schemes and various hand tools and metering devices to make repairs.
• Use MIST system to check timings and monitor signal systems; identify intersections for timing and detector problems.
• Respond to 511-related activities requiring immediate response due to their urgent, emergency nature.
• Monitor and implement changes in traffic signal timings for system and isolated signal operations.
• Use a laptop computer to program controllers and resolve conflicts; monitor system problems and communicate with other system signals.
• Diagnose and repair electronic devices for assigned program areas.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to physically perform hands-on inspections of signals, components, and use required equipment, including working at heights, in confined spaces, in proximity of moving traffic, and in inclement weather.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing assignments.
• Ability to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to emergency situations within a specified period.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals.
• Knowledge of a variety of traffic control devices, signal equipment, and their operation.
• Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans, graphic design, and computer use.
• Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and operations.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Electronics or a related field is desired.
• Commercial Driver’s License.
• Electrical or signal experience.
• IMSA Roadway Lighting certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and VDOT rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.