Traffic Signal Technician II

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician II to perform advanced skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance and upgrade of traffic signal control devices. The role includes monitoring the signal network and providing staff support to Traffic Services.

Two years of related experience plus specialized electronics training are required. A Class B CDL within six months and IMSA Level I certification within twelve months are mandatory; forklift

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in traffic signal system maintenance or related work.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized training in electronics, installation or maintenance of traffic signal devices or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a class B CDL within six months of hire. IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification within twelve months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Operate signal installation and maintenance equipment (aerial lift bucket trucks, drills, power tools, forklifts).
• Assist with planning and travel for inspections, maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment.
• Locate underground traffic signal facilities using plans and locating devices.
• Ensure proper placement of signals and utilities; assess hazards prior to digging.
• Analyze, test and resolve traffic signal malfunctions in electrical/electro-mechanical components.
• Track work using internal systems and mentor others on programs.
• Be on-call for after-hours, weekends and holidays to respond to malfunctions and emergencies including severe weather.
• Educate staff on preventative maintenance and safe operation of traffic signals and related equipment.
• Monitor the City’s traffic signal network via CCTV and field visits.

Connaissances

Electrical troubleshooting

Field maintenance

Safety compliance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics training/maintenance

IMSA Traffic Signal Level I certification

Outils

Forklift certification

CDL (Class B) within 6 months

Description du poste

Hiring Range: $20.41 - $23.21/Hour D.O.Q. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Traffic Signal Technician II to perform advanced skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance and upgrade of traffic signal control devices, including traffic signals, flashers, cameras, support structures, closed circuit camera systems and programmable schedules for school flashers; and to provide staff support to the Traffic Services Department.

For an inside peek at a day in the life of a City of Fayetteville Traffic Services employee, watch the video below.

1. Operate a variety of signal installation and maintenance equipment including aerial lift bucket trucks, hydraulic drills, electrical power tools, forklifts and other similar equipment and machinery in repairing, installing and maintaining signals in various weather conditions.
2. Assist with the planning and performance of a variety of activities requiring travel to include inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment.
3. Locate underground traffic signal facilities utilizing traffic signal plans, outside plant records, electronic locating equipment, shovels, probing rods and other locating devices.
4. Assist in the determination and confirmation of proper placement of traffic signals; ensure proper location of utilities and other work hazards prior to digging.
5. Analyze, test and resolve traffic signal system malfunctions; repair electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic traffic signal components.
6. Track work performed using internal tracking programs and products and assist other employees on the proper use of programs and products.
7. Perform on-call technician duty for traffic signal malfunctions that occur after normal work hours, weekends, and holidays; respond to emergency situations as required including malfunctions in hazardous and severe weather conditions.
8. Educate other employees in the performance of preventative maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment, safe equipment operation, utility location, and City procedures.
9. Assist with the monitoring of the City’s traffic signal network through the use of computers, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and field visits.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.

Experience

Two years of experience in traffic signal system maintenance or related work.

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized training in electronics, installation or maintenance of traffic signal devices or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire. International Municipal Sign Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level I certification is required to be obtained within twelve months of hire. Applicants with an active CDL are preferred.

Preferred: Work Zone Training certification; Forklift certification; IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, physical abilities test, background check, and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer