Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector

BASE Southern Oregon; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

City Wellness Program

Fitness center access

Job summary

City of Medford seeks a Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector to join the Engineering & Development team. You will inspect traffic signal and streetlight installations, review plans for compliance with City standards, and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other professionals on public infrastructure projects.

From signal equipment and conduit to streetlights and new development projects, this role offers the opportunity to apply electrical knowledge in a hands-on inspection position

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of experience as a licensed General Journeyman electrician.
• Two years of experience installing or inspecting traffic signals or IMSA Level I certification.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts inspections of foundations, conduit, cabinets and other equipment for traffic signal and street light installations.
• Prepares record drawings for street light installations using drafting software (Auto CAD).
• Reviews plans and ensures construction meets specifications; reviews equipment and facilities as required; gives final approval to electrical aspects of projects.
• Serves as the contact for inquiries related to electrical inspection and prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Prepares daily inspection reports and maintains records of work performed.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Traffic signal knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four years as a licensed General Journeyman electrician

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Put your technical experience to work on infrastructure you can see throughout the community. The City of Medford is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrical Inspector to join our Engineering & Development team. In this role, you’ll spend time in the field inspecting traffic signal and streetlight installations, reviewing plans and construction for compliance with City standards, and working alongside engineers, contractors, and other professionals on public infrastructure projects.

From signal equipment and conduit to streetlights and new development projects, this position offers the opportunity to use your electrical knowledge in a technical inspection role with a direct connection to Medford’s transportation infrastructure. You’ll help ensure new City-owned electrical infrastructure is installed correctly and that projects move forward in accordance with approved plans and standards.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a licensed General Journeyman electrician; and

Either:

• Two (2) years of experience installing or inspecting traffic signals or similar public electrical infrastructure, or
• International Traffic Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification.

Required Licenses(s) and Certifications:

• Valid, current Oregon Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• General Journeyman Electrician (J) license.
• ODOT Traffic Signal Inspector certification (CTSI) or the ability to obtain within one year of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Inspector certificate (EI).
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signals Level II certification.
• Knowledge of 170/2070/ATC controllers.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Available Schedule:

• 8 hours daily, Monday – Friday

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

• This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

May be eligible for the following additional pay, for a maximum of 10%:5% for a Master’s Degree

• 5% for Professional Engineer Registration
• 5% bilingual in Spanish
• 5% for any of the following additional certificates:
• GJE
• CTSI
• EI
• 2.5% IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II Certification

The anticipated hiring range for theTraffic Signal Electrical Inspectorposition is $34.75(first step) to $36.49or $38.32(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee’s retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties:

• Schedules and conducts inspections of foundations, conduit, cabinets and other equipment for traffic signal and street light installations.
• Prepares record drawings for street light installations using drafting software (such as Auto CAD).
• Reviews plans and ensures construction meets specifications; reviews equipment and facilities as required; gives final approval to electrical aspects of projects.
• Serves as the contact for inquiries related to electrical inspection and prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Prepares daily inspection reports and maintains records of work performed.
• Provides technical advice and information to architects, engineers, contractors, craftsmen, property owners, maintenance personnel, engineering staff, and citizens regarding codes, regulations, and requirements for streetlights, traffic signals, and any related or similar electrical infrastructure.
• May assist Department management providing court testimony related to electrical code violations.
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• Required to drive to attend off-site meetings and perform inspections. Some inspections will be required during off-hours when work occurs at night to minimize impacts to the traveling public.
• The scope of the assigned responsibilities may vary based on departmental structure and at the discretion of the Department Director or designee.