Traffic Controls Technician

TRAFFIC CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Public Works/Traffic Control

Duties: Assists in the construction, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance & repair of traffic control & signal systems, including setting posts, poles & signs, painting markings & signs, installing & repairing signal heads, controllers, telemetry systems, video equipment, microprocessors, photoelectric systems & related equipment; locates ground trouble in traffic signal systems; investigates complaints of malfunctioning traffic control devices & other electrical equipment as assigned; Inspects signals, replaces burned-out lamps, broken cover plates, sign & reflectors; welds; performs decorative lights maintenance; paints cross-walks, curbs & symbols; operates light & medium equipment & trucks.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.; college level course work or vocational training in electronic work desired; journeyman electrical license preferred; must attain IMSA Work Zone Safety, Traffic Signals Level I, Field Technician II, & Inspector certifications within twenty-four (24) months from hire date.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in related work.

Requirements: Must live within 40-minutes response time; must possess a valid Kansas CDL Class B driver's license with air brakes & tanker endorsements, or able to obtain within one (1) year from hire date.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay hourly wages for employees to attend CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, Equipment: Pencils, calculator, vehicles, bucket lifts, telephone, Ohm meter, multi meter, test bench equipment, screw drivers, wrenches & other small hand tools.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Starting Pay: $20.92-21.97/hr. DOQ

• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• •48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• •96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

06/20/2024