Traffic Signal Technician

Position Details

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. FIRST REVIEW DATE IS JUNE 28, 2024. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY 11:59PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FIRST REVIEW.

NOTE: This position is 9/80 flexible work schedule with a shift of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. having every other Monday off. There is a requirement of working on-call, with a 3-week rotation expectation. The on-call shift will start at the end of your shift at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for one full week, to the beginning of your shift the following week.

The City of Auburn Engineering department is looking for a talented Traffic Signal Technician to add to our team! In this position you will be trained to be responsible for maintaining, inspecting, testing, programming, installing, and repairing traffic signal control, communications, and other related equipment. This work is in a team environment and also independently. You will always be learning new skills as technology advances.

The City of Auburn is seeking a candidate who:

• Has electronic troubleshooting experience and is mechanically inclined. They should be honest, reliable, open minded, willing to learn, and takes pride in their work.

Primary Duties

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and evaluate traffic signal operations according to established procedures; troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace malfunctioning traffic signal equipment on a routine and/or emergency basis.

• Repair, replace, and install vehicle and pedestrian signal heads, emergency vehicle detectors, and related equipment on mastarms and mastarm poles utilizing an aerial manlift to heights of forty feet.

• Safely operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools including, but not limited to, an aerial manlift truck, soldering iron, electronic test equipment, laptop and traffic signal pre-emption equipment.

• Maintains practical knowledge of electronic technology and electrical safety standards; basic math; traffic signal recordkeeping techniques; traffic signal and construction standards.

• Mandatory afterhours on-call rotation (every 3 weeks)

• railroad crossing bungalow and gate maintenance.

While these are just a few primary functions of this position, please Click Here to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• High School degree, or equivalent

• Two years experience diagnosing and repairing traffic signal electronics and electrical

OR

• a combination of education, training, and successful experience that indicates the applicant would successfully complete the primary functions listed above.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.

Note: Must have valid flagger's card and work zone safety certificate or ability to obtain the same within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Information

Why choose the City of Auburn?

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City

• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans

• 12 days of paid vacation per year

• WA Paid sick leave

• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year

• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)

• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan

• Deferred Compensation plan options

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• and more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits

About the City of Auburn

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.

Selection procedure:

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

Communication from the City of Auburn:

We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Contact information:

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-285-7910.