Traffic Systems Technician I/II – Signals & Data Install

Texas Department of Transportation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 71,000; 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 with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in the Amarillo District is seeking a Traffic Systems Technician I/II to install, program, troubleshoot, repair and maintain traffic signals, lighting and data collection devices in a dynamic outdoor setting. This entry-to-mid level role offers 40 hours weekly with shifts that may include nights and weekends and up to 25% statewide travel.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, health premiums for full-time

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and Commercial Class A CDL with N endorsement.
• Willing to travel statewide up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assist in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.
• Assist 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.
• Assist in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and develops recommendations for long‑term solutions.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Traffic systems knowledge

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Programming/testing equipment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Grad or GED

Tools

Commercial Class A CDL with N Endorsement

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in the Amarillo District is seeking a Traffic Systems Technician I/II to install, program, troubleshoot, repair and maintain traffic signals, lighting and data collection devices in a dynamic outdoor setting. This entry-to-mid level role offers 40 hours weekly with shifts that may include nights and weekends and up to 25% statewide travel.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, health premiums for full-time