Traffic Signal Technician

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain and repair traffic signals in the Transportation Department. The role supports pedestrian and motorist safety and may require working in outdoor and high places.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting field problems, operating bucket trucks, and performing electrical work with test equipment. A valid NC license and ISA Level 2 certification are preferred; on-call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; <1 year experience in traffic signals or related work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigates field problems affecting traffic signal operations, resolves problems or refers as appropriate.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs traffic signal equipment.
• Operates bucket truck and assists with other ground equipment safely.
• Performs basic-electrical work using test equipment such as a DMM.
• Coordinates with police during emergency response and is on-call rotating shifts for emergencies.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Electrical test equipment (DMM)

Job description

Traffic Signal Technician

The City of Raleigh is looking for a Traffic Signal Technician to join our Transportation Department. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals.

Our department plays a vital role in the safety and convenience of the pedestrian and motoring public. Knowing this, Any potential candidate should have the desire to want to work with a department with a critical purpose.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Investigates field problems affecting traffic signal operations, the traveling public, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolves problems or refers as appropriate
• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs communication system
• Skillfully and safely operates and maintains a bucket truck, assists the operator of a digger derrick, light ground equipment and maintenance equipment, tractors, skid steer, as well as a variety of hand tools and equipment
• Install, inspect, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs, solid state and other traffic signal equipment
• Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on traffic signals and lighting
• Repairs and replaces conduits, wiring and other signal hardware as needed
• Performs basic-electrical work using electrical test equipment, such as DMM, as required
• Installs, maintains vehicle identification and detection systems. Follows electrical and engineering drawings and specifications
• Works with live voltage in outdoor and adverse conditions; works with agility in high places
• Perform related duties assigned

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; Less than 1 year experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, or related work.

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• International Municipal Signal Association Level Two Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Knowledge of

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations
• Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of assigned work
• Hazards and safety rules and regulations concerning electricity and electronic devices
• Specialized equipment of assigned work
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Skill in

• Diagnosing problems of electrical circuits and equipment
• Reading and interpreting information from schematics and/or a computer
• Verbal and written communication
• Customer service and professionalism

Ability to

• Follow oral and written instructions
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety rules and regulations
• Coordinate with police during emergency response
• Be on-call status on a rotating shift for emergency conditions
• Work with live voltage in outdoor and adverse conditions
• Work with agility in high places

Work Environment and Physical Effort

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a shop environment.

Work Exposures

There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees) and extreme heat (above 100 degrees).

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.