Traffic Signal Technician

City of Round Rock, TX; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock, TX is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician to maintain and repair the city’s traffic signal systems and related devices, ensuring safe and efficient movement of traffic. Under supervision, you will patrol intersections, install and test hardware, monitor lighting, provide after-hours support, and respond to outages and emergencies.

Required: high school diploma or GED, one year of related experience; a Class A CDL is required or obtainable within 90 days; IMSA Work Zone and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Some college preferred.
• One year experience in construction, electrical, traffic signal maintenance, or related field.
• Traffic signal experience preferred.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Possession of IMSA Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, depending on availability.
• Possession of IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic signal field operations by patrolling, checking, and repairing intersection equipment daily; constructs, tests, and installs traffic signal hardware; monitors intersections; performs tests and maintains intersection equipment; maintains roadway lighting systems; provides after hour support; responds and schedules repairs to system; responds to power outages.
• Handles special events by assisting with work zones and closures; monitors intersections during high traffic functions; monitors customers when using city facilities; responds to city emergencies; assists with natural disasters and street maintenance during inclement weather.
• Assists other departments by helping with tree removal or trimming; assists with aerial lighting issues; provides electrical support for construction projects' assists with signs and markings.

Skills

Traffic signal maintenance

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Class A CDL

IMSA Work Zone Certification

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification

Job description

Under general supervision the Traffic Signal Technician position ensures the city's traffic signal systems and related devices to move traffic in a safe and efficient manner.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Performs traffic signal field operations by patrolling, checking, and repairing intersection equipment daily; constructs, tests, and installs traffic signal hardware; monitors intersections; performs tests and maintains intersection equipment; maintains roadway lighting systems; provides after hour support; responds and schedules repairs to system; responds to power outages.

• Handles special events by assisting with work zones and closures; monitors intersections during high traffic functions; monitors customers when using city facilities; responds to city emergencies; assists with natural disasters and street maintenance during inclement weather.

• Assists other departments by helping with tree removal or trimming; assists with aerial lighting issues; provides electrical support for construction projects' assists with signs and markings.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Some college preferred.

• One (1) year experience in construction, electrical, traffic signal maintenance, or a closely related field.

• Traffic signal experience is preferred.

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Work Zone Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.
• Possession of I.M.S.A. Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months, depending on when testing is available, not to exceed 12 months.