Traffic Signal Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for assembling, installing, repairing, and modifying traffic signs, maintaining signal timing and researching new sign requests. These duties are performed for public streets and City right of ways. Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee develops work methods and sequences direct supervision.

COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Acumen

• Self-Leadership

• Citizen Value

• Communication

• Self-Awareness

• Flexible

• Critical Thinking

• Trust

• Responsible

• Ethical

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to use specialized equipment

• Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.

• Drives and operates hydraulic bucket trucks.

• Install, repairs and modifies traffic signals, flashing lights, school zone flashing signs and other traffic equipment (pull electrical wire, run conduit, dig for foundations or run conduits).

• Signal motorists in the direction of traffic.

• Assist in the maintaining records of traffic signal timings and engineering drawings for all traffic signals.

• Assist in determining whether new street sign or light requests are needed.

• Manages the filing of completed repair reports (daily basis).

• Ensures signs are properly mounted.

• Assist in the setup of temporary traffic controls as necessary.

• Keeps record of traffic reports and inventory of equipment.

• Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility and streets, including incidents/accidents immediately.

• Mow and maintain the traffic signal periphery.

• Performs other related work as required (traffic control for city events or in case of disasters).

Education and Experience

High school graduation or GED plus one (1) year of experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver's License.

I.M.S.A. Certification.

Independence and Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative and Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Direct contact may be infrequent, but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc, ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Constant exposure to hard work outdoors; daily exposure to physical danger or life-threatening situations; extreme stress.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.