Transportation Technician

A2gov; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a field technician to install, inspect, maintain, and repair traffic signs, signals, streetlights, and related communication systems. The role requires reading blueprints, using test equipment, and following safety standards for high-risk work zones.

Responsibilities include installing cabling, repairing radios, and calibrating equipment while ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and using test equipment is required.
• Knowledge of traffic theory and safety for high-risk work zones.
• Ability to install/repair traffic signs, signals, and street lighting per standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signs and signals.
• Maintain underground cabling and conduit, streetlights, and radio systems.
• Calibrate, test and repair radio transmitters and receivers.
• Identify power outages and restore service.
• Document locations and inventory; construct traffic control barricades.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Test equipment usage

Traffic theory knowledge

Safety in high-risk zones

Radio systems familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CDL B within 3 months

Forklift Operator’s Permit

Aerial Work Platform Permit

Tools

Soldering station

Welder

Auger truck

Hoist truck

Backhoe/trencher

Job description

Description

Starting Rate: $27.82 (This rate is non-negotiable and there is a 6-month probationary period). After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Role Summary

To install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signs, signals, streetlights and communication systems.

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic control and signal devices, underground cabling and conduit infrastructure, streetlights (pole/mast and light) and mobile radio communication, alarms and electronic systems, including top lights
• Design, fabricate and install traffic signs and decals
• Inspect traffic signal and street lighting installation to ensure meeting applicable city, state and federal standards and specifications
• Calibrate, test, maintain and repair base, mobile and portable radio transmitters, receivers, and monitors
• Identify source of power failure and install temporary power source for power restoration
• Perform preventive maintenance on traffic signal, sign and radio equipment, including sign computer hardware

Install cable fiber; locate and stake buried City equipment (MISS DIG)

Splice, terminate and pull fiber

Document sign locations and maintain other field inventory records

Construct traffic control barricades and monitor traffic control

Equipment

• Soldering station, welder, audio/tone generator, auger truck, hoist truck, directional boring machine, backhoe/trencher, concrete saw, air compressor, sign cutter

Training and Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• CDL B within 3 months
• Forklift Operator’s Permit (obtained in 2 years)
• Aerial Work Platform Operator’s Permit (obtain in 2 years)
• Intermediate knowledge of traffic theory; signals operations; safety requirements for high-risk work zones
• Advanced knowledge of: street light construction, where city equipment is located
• Ability to: read blueprints; use test equipment
• Knowledge of soldering and welding
• Knowledge of at least one of the following:
• Radio System Repair and System Repair and Maintenance or Traffic Signal Level I Certification
• AND/or Signs and Marking Level I Certification
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance standards for 6 of 9 key proficiencies (2 each in signs, signals, and radio shop):
• Power restoration (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)
• Miss DIG (required) (Signals and Radio Shop)
• Intersection construction/upgrade (Signs and Signals)
• Sign restoration (Signs)
• Maintenance of sign shop equipment and sign computer (Signs)
• Installation/removal of top light (Radio Shop)
• Installation/removal of radio (Radio Shop)

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