Traffic Signal Technician

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheduled wage increases

Retirement system enrollment for eligible employees

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and related electrical components. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications, including a degree or apprenticeship completion, and skills in electrical systems management. This part-time role also requires a valid driver license and certifications depending on job conditions.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time journey-level electrician experience.
• Valid California Class C Driver License; potentially Class B license with medical certification.
• Five years of full-time experience in relevant industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair electrical traffic signal components.
• Assist in the design and modification of control and test equipment.
• Train semiskilled workers and apprentices.

Skills

Fiber optics

Programming

Logic circuit design

PC platform repair

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology

Completion of Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Join to apply for the Traffic Signal Technician role at The City of San Diego.

This position involves installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing wiring, signal heads, controllers, vehicle detectors, solid state components, digital signal equipment, and special illuminations related to traffic signals. Responsibilities include assisting in the design, construction, and modification of special control and test equipment for traffic signal repair; training semiskilled workers and apprentices; driving and operating City vehicles; making daily work reports; keeping accurate records; testifying in court and giving depositions; and performing other duties as assigned.

Notes on compensation and employment conditions include scheduled wage increases, retirement system enrollment for eligible employees, and requirements for operating aerial lifts and cranes with specific certifications.

Minimum qualifications require meeting one of the following:

• Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology AND three years of full-time journey-level electrician experience.
• Completion of a four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program plus electronics coursework and two years of journey-level electrician experience.
• Five years of full-time experience as a journey-level electrician in relevant industrial environments, including installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, using blueprints, schematics, and test equipment.

Additional requirements include a valid California Class C Driver License, possibly a Class B license and medical certificate, and certifications such as Crane Operator Certification, depending on the position. Desirable skills include fiber optics, programming, logic circuit design, and PC platform repair or modification.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Government Administration

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