Traffic Signal Technician I- Transportation Operations (Day and Night Shifts)

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $26.84 - $31.50. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

This posting will be used to fill two Traffic Signal Technician I positions with a Monday–Friday schedule. One position will work daytime hours from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, and the other will work nighttime hours from 2:30 PM– 11:00 PM. There is a 7% shift differential included with night shift.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

We are currently looking to fill one (1) day shift Monday- Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM and one (1) night shift Monday- Friday 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (7% shift differential is included with night shift).

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing and maintaining the performance of the transportation infrastructure. This division has over 150 employees and is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Operations Division is hiring for a Traffic Signals Technician in Maintenance and Construction.

Job duties and responsibilities

• General maintenance of traffic signals
• Learn on the job with the more senior technicians about monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and make necessary adjustments under the direction of a lead worker or supervisor
• Use of multi-meter to read voltage/ohms in the field and in the shop
• Work in all type of weather conditions to assist with basic wiring, splicing, phasing out intersections, and work in heights up to the luminaire (35 feet), concrete work, shoveling, building caissons, and conduit work
• Gain experience and assist with installing, removing, and repairing signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets; working with vehicle detection installs
• Learn how to evaluate and assist with construction by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Vehicle detection will involve walk behind concrete/pavement saw and air compressor
• Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and performs other related inspections
• Maintain the equipment and tools for the next scheduled crew
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements
• Use Cartograph and MS Office Suite to log, record, and create daily work reports for management
• Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment
• Drive regular pick up and bucket trucks, operate skid steer, mini excavator; if you have your CDL A, you may operate to haul out the trailer that transports equipment
• Occasional weekends may be required

What You’ll Bring

This is primarily a Traffic signal Maintenance position but there will be occasional construction need.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in traffic signal installation, construction, maintenance, or repair
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
• Licenses and certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Possession of a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.