Senior Technician - Signal Operations

Starting Salary Range:

$53,532.00 - $63,721.00 / Annual

$25.73 - $30.63 / Hourly

Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination, or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming, and repairing electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work requires working in heavy traffic, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.  

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Troubleshoot, install, remove, replace, and repair traffic signal, school flasher, and street light equipment.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals and school zone flashers are operating as programmed.
• Responds to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identifies problems; repairs or replaces faulty equipment; 
• Properly documents trouble calls and problem resolution. Assist with the inventorying of materials and equipment.
• Programming and deploying message boards for special events or emergencies, as needed.
• Routinely patrols streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
• Performs routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
• Replaces damaged parts such as load switches, relays, flashers, batteries, bulbs, heads, and documents process.
• Responds to emergency calls during regular business hours and performs a mandatory rotating after-hours on-call duty.  
• Make recommendations and carry out plans with the approval of the supervisor.
• Trains and mentors other signal technicians.
• Creates and maintains daily work records, maintenance history, and work orders.
• Installs and maintains overhead traffic signs that mount on traffic signal poles by using a bucket truck.
• Flags traffic and installs work zone signage and barricades needed to perform work safely at job sites.
• Implements safety procedures at job sites.
• May be required to remove debris, fallen trees, and limbs; replace street signs during or after hazardous weather or other emergencies.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Other Duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and ability to follow City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the common principles, practices, equipment, materials, and methods used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of work zone safety requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and computer-related software.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• Must possess a State of Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
• IMSA Signals Level I. 

DESIRED:

• 5 years of experience.
• IMSA Signals Level II. 
• Electrician License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Physical activity of this position:

• Kneeling. Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• The physical requirements of this position.

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field vision.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

• The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability.  The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.  The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public.  All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

Salary : $53,532 - $63,721