Traffic Signal/Communications Technician I FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate technical work installing, repairing and maintaining the traffic
signal system, maintaining and repairing the City electrical system, and
related work as apparent or assigned.
Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Traffic Signal
Technician I and Traffic Operations Manager.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Installs,
maintains, repairs, tests and troubleshoots traffic signal equipment, fiber
optic cables, phones, phone lines and computer lines.
Works
with traffic engineer to coordinate signal system and implements traffic
control, traffic counts, speed studies and pedestrian crossings.
Locates
underground electrical, fiber optic, computer and telephone cables.
Installs,
maintains, repairs, tests and troubleshoots loop in roadway for traffic
detection.
Installs,
maintains, repairs, tests and troubleshoots opticom on traffic signal for city
emergency vehicle to shorten response time.
Investigates
complaints relating to traffic signal problems, low hanging cables and lines,
broken underground conduit, poles, etc.
Prepares
operational records and reports, daily logs, vehicle logs and maintenance
records.
Installs,
maintains, repairs, tests and troubleshoots 911 emergency phones at specified
locations.
Assists
with installing, maintaining, repairing, testing and troubleshooting security
systems, cameras, projectors, monitors, computers, printers, etc.
Installs,
builds and maintains radio towers.
Installs,
maintains and repairs school and pedestrian cross walk flashers and signals.
Assists
with installing, maintaining and fabricating traffic signs and markings on
roadways, parking lots and stalls.
Maintains
service vehicles and a clean, safe shop and work area.
Installs
decorative or holiday signs and markings.
May
be required to work outside normal working hours in on-call and emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the electrical trade
and the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment; general knowledge of
basic electrical theory and operation of electronic equipment; general
knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions related to the
electrical trade; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability t
work outside under inclement weather conditions; ability to operate a bucket
truck; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, contractors, engineers and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and minimal experience in electrical or electronic systems work,
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of
up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force;
work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands
to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, climbing or balancing
and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires pushing or pulling
and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is
required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work
requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection
involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor
vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work
regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires
working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to the risk of electrical
shock and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and
exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds
maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of