Lead Traffic Signal Technician

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain electrical, electronic, and digitally controlled traffic signal devices and lighting systems. The role requires troubleshooting signal control devices and related communications/detection equipment, with physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 50 feet.

An Associate degree or equivalent is required along with two years of related experience; military electronics training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Two years related experience required.
• Military training in electronics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical, electronic, and digital controlled traffic signal devices and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot traffic signal control devices and auxiliary equipment such as communications, detection and surveillance equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently and work at heights up to 50 feet; differentiate colored wires.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Duties include installation and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and digital controlled traffic signal devices and lighting systems. Duties will require ability to perform moderately complex repairs on analog and digital signal equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot traffic signal control devices and auxiliary equipment, such as communications, detection and surveillance equipment. Also, duties typically will require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, working at heights up to 50 feet, and differentiating between colored wires. An Associate degree, or equivalent, and two years related experience required; military training in electronics is desirable. Must have, or be able to obtain, a Texas Class A CDL within six months from date of hire. Prior supervisory experience beneficial. Schedule will include weekend, evening and night hours, including participation in the after-hours on-call rotation; must be available to work any shift and flex hours as needed.

PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $28.05 - $39.55 PER HOUR

Traffic and Transportation

The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city’s streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions: Streets and Traffic.

Traffic and Transportation / Streets Division

The Streets Division provides safe and well?maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks and drainage facilities for the use of citizens and residents. Learn more

Traffic Division

The Traffic Division plans, operates and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient and proactive manner.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.