Signal Technician will maintain all traffic control devices and other electric/electronic controls and devices.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect signal and other electric/electronic installation by private contractors.
• Direct and coordinate the jobs of the Signal Technician Assistant and Signal Technician Helper.
• Maintain inventory of replacement components, parts and supplies.
• Maintain contact with the NM State Highway Department and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain automatic solid state traffic controllers and flashers and computer controlled telephone activated systems, such as the Black Mesa Pumping Station.
• Inspect tests and repair electric signals and equipment as assigned.
• Wire and construct new electronic traffic control devices.
• Replace defective equipment and install new equipment. Clean, lubricate and adjust automatic signal systems as assigned.
• Perform warrant studies for new lights and may be required to maintain equipment records including an inventory of both signals and luminaries.

• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus one (1) year technical school training in the field of electronics and an additional six (6) months of training in electrical circuitry and wiring.
• Requires three (3) years of directly related work experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuitry, electronics schematics and electronic logic diagrams.
• Skilled in the use and care of equipment related to this positions, i.e., test meters, hand and power tools, and aerial lift trucks.
• Skilled in working with high voltage and amperage electrical systems such as 440 voltage systems.
• Ability to read written instructions and prepare written reports.
• Ability to read and understand contract plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand the hazards relevant to the work required by this position.
• Ability to work alone on electric circuits and electronic systems as allowed by Electrical Code and OSHA regulations.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
• Employee must possess an EJ98 (Electrical Journeyman) certificate of competence from the State of New Mexico.
• Employee must possess a valid NM driver’s license by employment date and retain NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
• Employee must attend Traffic Control Training Courses conducted by the NM State Highway Department and other courses that may be scheduled by supervisor.
• Position requires working overtime as assigned during non-scheduled work hours.

• Duties are primarily performed outdoors, with one-third of the time spent in the office.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while working outdoors.
• Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs, or bridges.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to dangerous situations involving moving machinery, adverse weather conditions, including high wind and lightening, exposure to potential electrical hazards, and mechanical hazards while operating power tools and equipment.
• Worker is exposed to dust, snow, wind, lightening, and extreme cold.
• Worker may be exposed to high voltage during inspections and repairs to system when electricity remains on.
• Employee is required to work in traffic, which could present hazardous situations, particularly when working on the interstate systems.
• Employee must be able to tolerate working at heights of 30 feet from an aerial lift truck while in traffic.

• Employee handles writing utensils, various paperwork, files and reports in the documentation of installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Employee operates a four-wheel drive vehicle or truck in the performance of duties.
• Employee utilizes various hand tools, voltmeter, ohmmeter, and other test instruments.
• Employee operates air compressor, generator, cement cutter, vacuum, tamper, backhoe, aerial lift trucks, portable welding unit and saline tanks, cutting torches, forklift, front end loader.
• Worker utilizes picks and shovels, power tools, multi test meters, conflict testers, amperage tester and two-way radio in the performance of essential duties.
• Employee handles wooden spools containing cable, installs traffic tape on 50-foot rolls weighing 100 pounds.
• Employee handles paint thinner, paint remover, electrical spray, and industrial mastic, spray paints, striping tape, paint.
• Installs positive guidance patterns (cones).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bernalillo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.