Senior Signal Maintenance Technician

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking a skilled Traffic Signal Technician to oversee and assist crews in the maintenance, repair, and construction of electrical traffic signals and street lighting within the TxDOT system.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar work; a High School Diploma or GED is required. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL and IMSA certifications (I, II within specified time). The role includes 24/7 on-call rotation and on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of responsible experience in maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals and roadway lighting.
• Preferred experience in electronics repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; complete work orders with materials and equipment used.
• Install temporary traffic signals and school flashers; hang signals; build signal heads.
• Replace signal lights, LED lenses and relamp signals as necessary.
• Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a rotating basis.
• Coordinate work of traffic signal contractors; read blueprints; ensure proper permits.
• Install traffic signal detectors including sawing loops; install video detection cameras; check vehicle detection.

Skills

Traffic signal maint

Electrical systems

Electronics repair (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $25.05/hr. minimum - $29.23/hr. mid-point (Depending on qualifications)

To oversee and assist crews with the maintenance, repair and construction of various electrical traffic signals, and street lighting that is part of the TxDOT continuous highway lighting system; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Signal Maintenance Supervisor.

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; complete work order forms including work completed and material and equipment used.
3. Install temporary traffic signals and school flashers; hang signals on the cable; build signal heads.
4. Replace signal lights, LED lens and relamp signals as necessary.
5. Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a rotating basis.
6. Assist in coordinating the work of traffic signal contractors; read blueprints; ensure that proper permits are acquired.
7. Install traffic signal detectors including sawing loops in the street, placing wire in the sawcuts, sealing sawcuts, and running lead-in wire to the controller; install video detection cameras and routinely check vehicle detection to ensure proper operation.
8. Operate equipment and use hand tools needed to maintain, repair and construct traffic signals including concrete saws, backhoes, ditch witch, drills, handsaws and grinders.
9. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years of responsible experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals and roadway lighting.

Preferred experience in electronics repair.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver’s license.
• IMSA Work Zone Certification (obtain within 6 months).
• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician I (obtain within 6 months).
• IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I (obtain within 6 months).
• IMSA Certification for Traffic Signals II (obtain within one year).