Traffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 10

Duties Description

The duties for Traffic Systems Technician 1 include but are not limited to: Install, maintain, test, modify, adjust, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, electronic, magnetic devices and computerized equipment used to monitor and control traffic signal systems and ITS devices. Perform major system modifications; such as traffic signal phasing and timing, signal head modifications, intersection infrastructure construction, traffic signal system integration and system networking. Review, modify and prepare documents; which define the operations, design and construction of traffic signal systems and ITS devices. Stand-by and overtime availability are required, candidates will be expected to respond after hours for service and repair callouts.

Minimum Qualifications

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position.
• The qualifications are:
• Either 1. 30 college semester credit hours including at least 9 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology;
• Or 2. one year of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems, commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;
• Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program;
• Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program;
• Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity.