Traffic Signal Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs

Bismarck (ND)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

City of Bismarck is seeking a skilled Traffic Signal and Electrical Technician to install, repair, and maintain street lights, traffic cabinets, controllers, and related equipment. The role requires diagnosing electrical and electronic faults and working with GIS locating tools, cables, and fiber optics.

Typical hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call duties and emergency responses.

Qualifications

Knowledge of traffic control system principles and practices.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics for maintenance and repair.
Experience with GIS locating methods and fiber optic testing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair street lights and traffic signal equipment.
Install, program and maintain traffic cabinets and signal controllers.
Locate underground utilities using GIS, maps, and locating equipment.
Assist in establishing safe work zones and perform after-hours responses.
Test, repair and maintain traffic signal communication equipment.

Skills

Traffic control systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Oral and written communication

GIS locating tools

Fiber optics

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Computers and software

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or related training

Tools

GIS software

Traffic cabinets

Traffic signal equipment

Fiber optic testing gear

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Job Description

Traits required to succeed in this role: self-starter, work independently with minimum supervision, problem solver, and also to work as a member of a team. Both written and verbal communication is necessary to complete daily tasks; communication with co-workers, supervisors, and the public is a must.

Job Description

This position requires a variety of specialized tasks including, but not limited to, good computer skills, configuring signal controllers, Ethernet switches, vehicle detectors, emergency vehicle detectors, setting mast arms, span wire, pedestrian poles, traffic signal equipment, troubleshooting, exposing and repairing underground faults, working in an aerial lift truck repairing whiteway and traffic signal heads and various equipment. Locating and marking City utilities with flags and paint using various locating methods such as GIS, computers, maps, and locating equipment. Work with a wide variety of electrical/electronic testing and measuring devices for the purpose of trouble shooting and repairing malfunctions in traffic control and/or white way equipment.

Typical Hours/Days: 7:00 am - 3:30pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Hours and Days will vary with weather events, seasonal work, on-call schedule, and emergencies.

Examples of Duties

Troubleshoots and repairs street and parking lot lights; replaces bulbs, fuses and fixtures.
Prepares, assembles, installs, inspects and troubleshoots traffic cabinets, traffic signal equipment and hardware.
Locates underground utilities as requests.
Installs, programs and maintains traffic signal camera systems.
Programs traffic signal controllers.
Responds to complaints from the public regarding traffic signals and street lights.
Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Installs and maintains school crossing systems.
Tests, repairs and maintains traffic signal communication equipment.
Operates an aerial lift truck.
Establishes safe work zones at work sites.
Conducts traffic counts and observations.
Assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Knowledge of traffic control system principles and practices.
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance and installation of electronic and electrical traffic signal equipment and fiber optics.
Knowledge of traffic cabinets, traffic controllers, school zone flashers, and other equipment utilized in traffic operations.
Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to electrical hazards and equipment operations.
Knowledge of computerized communications networking principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in the development and interpretation of wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
Skill in oral and written communication.

City Of Bismarck Benefits Summary

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Do you have technical/trade school, along with three years of electrical, electromechanical or electronicswork experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience (i.e. 5 years of related experience)?

Do you currently possess a class B license (with air brake endorsement) or Class B permit (with air brake endorsement)? Note: Applicants must obtain a valid Class B North Dakota driver's license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of accepting employment.

How many years of on-the-job electrical or electronic experience do you have?