Traffic Signal Technician

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician I to install, modify, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems and associated wiring. The role involves assisting in the design and construction of control equipment and training others, along with operating city vehicles for work.

Successful candidates will need a valid California Class C Driver License and experience in a related industrial electrical environment. Knowledge of blueprints and electrical test equipment is essential.

A valid Crane Operator Certification may also be required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the specified educational options.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems required.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain traffic signal wiring and components.
• Assist in the design and modification of signal control equipment.
• Drive and operate City vehicles needed for work.

Skills

Installing and repairing industrial machinery

Troubleshooting electrical control systems

Using blueprints and schematics

Programming skills in Basic, Pascal or C+

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology

Completion of Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Four years of journey-level electrician experience

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Traffic signal systems

Aerial lift

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Traffic Signal Technician I positions install, modify, maintain, and repair wiring in conduits, signal heads, controllers, vehicle detectors, solid state components and digital signal equipment and special illuminations in connection with traffic signals; assist in the design, construction, and modification of special control and test equipment for traffic signal repair; train semiskilled workers and apprentices; drive and operate City vehicles needed to perform work; make daily work reports; keep accurate records; testify in court and give depositions; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES

• Traffic Signal Technician I employees will be required to use and/or operate an aerial lift.
• Some Traffic Signal Technician I employees will be required to use and/or operate a Fixed Hydraulic/Electric Crane (under 15,000 lbs. lift capacity).
• Some Traffic Signal Technician I employees will be required to use and/or operate a Fixed Extended Boom Crane (over 15,000 lbs. lift capacity).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology AND two years of full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below.
• Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program, which must include a minimum of four college-level courses in electronics AND one year full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below.
• Four years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level electrician as described in the notes below.

Experience Requirements

• Qualifying experience must include installing, repairing and troubleshooting in an industrial environment (e.g., factory, manufacturing company or shipyard) in at least one of the following areas:
• Industrial machinery digital controls such as numerical or programmable computer digital control components.
• Commercial, industrial or underground electrical conduit wiring such as conduit wiring for industrial machinery and equipment, street lighting or traffic signal systems.
• Commercial-type electrical control systems such as assembly line speed controls or manufacturing process line sequence control.
• Qualifying experience must also include using blueprints, schematics and electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Experience in residential electrical work only is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

• Some positions will require a valid California Class B Driver License and a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate within six months from the date of hire which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego.

CERTIFICATION

Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent organization recognized by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Experience working with fiber optics.
• Entry-level programming skills in Basic, Pascal or C+.
• Experience in logic circuit design and implementation.
• Experience in repairing or modifying Intel-based PC-related platforms.