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JOB SUMMARY
The Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for assembling, installing, repairing, and modifying traffic signs, maintaining signal timing and researching new sign requests. These duties are performed for public streets and City right of ways. Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee develops work methods and sequences direct supervision.
COMPETENCIES:
KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Education and Experience
High school graduation or GED plus one (1) year of experience.
Special Certifications and License
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
I.M.S.A. Certification.
Independence and Judgement
Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.
Initiative and Ingenuity
Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.
Supervisory and Responsibility
Does not supervise.
Financial Responsibility
Does not deal with money.
Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts
Direct contact may be infrequent, but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur.
Physical Demands
Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc, ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.
Responsibility for Equipment and Property
Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of City vehicle.
Working Conditions
Constant exposure to hard work outdoors; daily exposure to physical danger or life-threatening situations; extreme stress.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Full Time
$43k-56k (estimate)
05/10/2024
05/31/2024
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