Traffic Signal Technician I

The purpose of this classification is to install, maintain and repair traffic signals and related equipment for the County. Installs, maintains and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, speed zone flashers, and vehicle approach cabinets/lights, pedestrian signals, ground and aerial traffic signs and related equipment; performs preventative maintenance activities; responds to traffic control device outage calls; troubleshoots and repairs equipment; completes verbal and written status reports; and completes work orders and requests for maintenance.

Tests equipment; tests traffic cabinets prior to installation to ensure safe operation; prepares foundations and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets; tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding system; tests conflict monitors and malfunctioning management units; programs and tests traffic controllers;

Repairs or replaces equipment as needed, such as traffic controllers, detector amplifiers, load switches, relays, and related equipment; assembles, adjusts, replaces and cleans traffic signals, broken wires and missing visors; repairs signal flash and communication problems; replaces electronic parts; moves signals for road widening.; changes out traffic signal boxes; and maintains related documentation.

Drives and maintains work site trucks: performs pre-trip vehicle inspection; checks fluid levels and tire pressure; fuels vehicle; and reports problems with vehicle to supervisor.

Maintains reference material library: collects schematic diagrams and technical manuals for traffic control equipment; maintains equipment log and supply list; and updates knowledge base on new and existing technologies.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and follows safety practices and wears protective gear; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiates requests for replacement supplies; receives and stocks incoming supply shipments; notifies supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair needs; and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in electrical work or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements;

Must obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, National Safety Council Flagger and IMSA Work Zone certifications within twelve months from date of hire.

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.