Traffic Signal Technician I

Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, speed zone flashers, vehicle approach cabinets/lights, pedestrian signals, ground and aerial traffic signs, and related equipment.
• Conducts preventative maintenance activities, responds to traffic control device outage calls, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, completes verbal and written status reports, and fulfills work orders and maintenance requests.
• Tests equipment, verifies traffic cabinet safety prior to installation, prepares foundations, and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets.
• Tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding systems, conflict monitors, and malfunctioning management units.
• Programs and tests traffic controllers.
• Repairs or replaces equipment as needed, such as traffic controllers, detector amplifiers, load switches, relays, and related equipment.
• Assembles, adjusts, replaces, and cleans traffic signals, broken wires, and missing visors; repairs signal flash and communication issues; replaces electronic parts; moves signals for road widening; changes out traffic signal boxes; and maintains related documentation.
• Drives and maintains work site trucks: performs pre-trip vehicle inspections, checks fluid levels and tire pressure, fuels the vehicle, and reports problems with the vehicle to the supervisor.
• Maintains reference material library: collects schematic diagrams and technical manuals for traffic control equipment; maintains equipment log and supply list; and updates knowledge on new and existing technologies.
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors the work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around the project/work site to ensure safety for the crew and the traveling public; follows safety practices and wears protective gear; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiates requests for replacement supplies; receives and stocks incoming supply shipments; notifies the supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair needs; and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in electrical work or a related field.
• A valid Drivers License.
• To obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements.
• To obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, National Safety Council Flagger and IMSA Work Zone certifications within twelve months from date of hire.