On-Call Traffic Signal Technician — Field & Electronics

Garland; Texas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland seeks a Traffic Signal Technician to install, repair and maintain traffic signal systems, school flashers, and communications gear. You will operate up to a 40-foot bucket truck for maintenance and electrical connections, and mark underground facilities for street projects.

Applicants should have 6 months to 1 year of advanced training post-high school and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience mix. This role includes a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of advanced training past the high school level.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and test traffic signal control, school flashers, and communications equipment.
• Operate a bucket truck up to 40 feet for signal head maintenance and electrical service connections.
• Locate and mark underground traffic facilities for street construction purposes.
• Participate in 24-hour rotating emergency on-call shifts.
• Program, install, and maintain optical switches for video encoders and decoders.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure intersections are built to City specifications.

Skills

Electrical theory

Traffic signal knowledge

Fiber optics networking

Safety practices (MUTCD)

PCs & MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Schematics reading

Electronic test equipment

Hand tools & aerial lift operation

Tools

Amperage meter

Volt/ohm meter

Megger

NEMA conflict monitor tester

Traffic counting devices

Job description

City of Garland seeks a Traffic Signal Technician to install, repair and maintain traffic signal systems, school flashers, and communications gear. You will operate up to a 40-foot bucket truck for maintenance and electrical connections, and mark underground facilities for street projects.

Applicants should have 6 months to 1 year of advanced training post-high school and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience mix. This role includes a 24/7 on-call rotation.