Traffic Systems Technician I/II: On-the-Job Training & Growth

Texas Department of Transportation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking an entry-level Traffic Systems Technician to assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic traffic control and data collection systems across the state. You will work under supervision in potentially heavy traffic and travel statewide, following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting in timing adjustments, zone management, and equipment servicing, with opportunities to grow into project design and emergency

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Must have a Commercial Class A Driver's License with an N Endorsement at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Assists in the fabrication of traffic control and/or data collection devices that are not available from the industry.
• Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional duties for Traffic Systems Technician II: Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.

Skills

Traffic signals knowledge

Electrical construction

Safety standards

Tool maintenance

Operating equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking an entry-level Traffic Systems Technician to assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic traffic control and data collection systems across the state. You will work under supervision in potentially heavy traffic and travel statewide, following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting in timing adjustments, zone management, and equipment servicing, with opportunities to grow into project design and emergency