Traffic Signal Technician II & III

This position is responsible for performing technical work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent traffic signal malfunction calls, direct traffic and/or repair signals.
• Set and maintain all local timing patterns and closed loop operations, conduct periodic maintenance on all traffic signals, and test timing switches quarterly.
• Maintain purchasing of all traffic signal and sign equipment by preparing purchase orders and submitting for approval.
• Assist local agencies in obtaining required traffic signal permits and collecting fees.
• Oversee and install traffic signals at designated locations, including:
  • Building forms and mixing/setting concrete pads
  • Installing controller cabinet with loop detector, conflict monitor, and/or timer
  • Setting and pulling span wire and electrical conductor cable
  • Hanging traffic signals and making wire connections at signal, cabinet, and power lines
  • Interconnecting to existing signals
  • Cutting asphalt and installing magnetic detection loops
• Monitor and participate in upgrading existing traffic signals, flashing beacons, and/or replacement of new equipment.
• Construct and repair traffic signals, timers, and microprocessors; troubleshoot circuits using volt meter or oscilloscope.
• Assist electrician with wiring circuits, including installing holiday decorations, repairing airport hangar wiring, and installing/repairing ballfield and park lighting.
• Install telephone lines and communication lines for traffic signals.
• Investigate traffic complaints related to public concerns and/or accidents, provide facts to attorneys, and may appear in court as an expert witness.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in all traffic signal devices.
• Assist in on-site work duties.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to distinguish the range of the color spectrum.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights over 15 feet.
• 2+ years of Traffic Signal Technician experience preferred.
• IMSA Level II or III Certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Rare (less than 10%): climbing poles
• Occasional (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs
• Frequent (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reading
• Continuous (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Company-sponsored retirement plan
• Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Upon offer, employees may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.