Pay Range: $23.72 - $29.65/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The successful candidate will be required to work outside, nights and weekends for special events or emergency call-back, and at heights of at least 30’. 

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Traffic Systems Technician II job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department in the Traffic Management Division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with additional specialized training in electronic systems, street light systems, traffic signal systems and/or electrical wiring.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible electronic and/or electrical experience in the repair and maintenance of street light, traffic signal, or electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a Class B CDL Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass physical and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Electronics or a related field.
• Specialized licenses or certifications such as Apprentice or Journeyman Electrical Licenses, Bucket Truck, Derrick Digger, IMSA or other standard industry certifications.
• Microsoft Office experience.

The Traffic Systems Technician II job responsibilities include:

• Planning, designing, installing, repairing, and maintaining the pavement markings, signs, and street lights for the City of Fort Worth.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic control systems, specifically street lights.
• Operate various specialized tools and equipment related to traffic control system maintenance. 

Working Conditions:
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. 

Physical Demands:

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.