Traffic Systems Technician I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing roadway safety in Texas. As a Traffic Systems Technician, you will play a vital role in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic traffic control systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, contribute to community safety, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. With comprehensive training and a commitment to work-life balance, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while building a rewarding career in transportation. Your journey towards a fulfilling career starts here!

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

100% Health Premiums for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; experience in traffic systems maintenance is preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed; CDL Class 'A' required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and maintaining traffic control systems and equipment.
• Respond to traffic signal issues and assist in repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Traffic engineering terminology

Electrical construction procedures

Troubleshooting electronic components

Communication of technical information

Using hand and power tools

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Traffic data collection systems

Communication devices/systems

Job description

Job Description - Traffic Systems Technician I or II (2500160)

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Traffic Systems Tech I or II in our Sherman Area Office. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.
If you enjoy working outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

We offer company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

This job opening is for one Traffic System Specialist I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay.

Traffic Systems Technician I – A15 | $40,800 - $58,045 yearly
Traffic Systems Technician II – A17 | $44,400 - $64,469 yearly

Minimum Salary

: 38,976.00

Maximum Salary

: 64,469.00
Anticipated Starting Salary: $51,000

Pay Basis

: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Sherman/Grayson Co Ae/Maint 3904 US 75 SOUTH Sherman 75090-0517

Travel

: Yes, 5% of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Essential Duties for a Traffic Systems Technician I or II:

• Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
• 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 installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• 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.
• Learns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristics.
• Learns to install, maintain and replace TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors communication devices/systems.
• Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.

Additional Duties for a Traffic Systems Technician II:

• Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• 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 programming traffic data collection systems to create, modify station description records, station direction of travel, lane of travel, and/or algorithms for vehicle classification.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristics.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
• Prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventory needs, any problems encountered or other issues.
• Assists in gathering background information for traffic and signal tort claims.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience for a Traffic System Tech I: None

Experience for a Traffic System Tech II: 1 year in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.

Competencies for a Traffic Systems Technician I and II:

• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic control devices
• Electrical Construction procedures
• Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating Electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Using computers and Applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using Applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using Applicable Electronic test equipment

Additional Competencies for a Traffic Systems Technician II:

• Considerable knowledge of Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Construction equipment operations
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical construction procedures
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for Traffic Systems Tech I or II:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.