Signal Maintenance Technician

General Summary

Salary: $18.72/hourly minimum - $21.84/hourly mid-point (Depending on qualifications)

To maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; to maintain accurate records on material and equipment used; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Traffic and Street Lighting Superintendent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; complete work order forms including work completed and material and equipment used.
• Install temporary traffic signals and school flashers; hang signals on the cable; build signal heads.
• Replace signal lights, LED lens and relamp signals as necessary.
• Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a rotating basis.
• Assist in coordinating the work of traffic signal contractors; read blueprints; ensure that proper permits are acquired.
• Install traffic signal detectors including sawing loops in the street, placing wire in the sawcuts, sealing sawcuts, and running lead-in wire to the controller; install video detection cameras and routinely check vehicle detection to ensure proper operation.
• Operate equipment and use hand tools needed to maintain, repair and construct traffic signals including concrete saws, backhoes, ditch witch, drills, handsaws and grinders. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Routinely patrol streets; identify traffic signals that need repair; review repair needs with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that assigned signal maintenance shop vehicle is serviced regularly; perform minor repairs and maintenance as necessary.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

One year of responsible experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals prefer experience in electronics repair.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

9/80 Schedule

Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday 7:30 - 4:00 pm, Alternating Friday off

Overtime available.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate
  
  

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Indicate the level of experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals.

• No experience
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

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Indicate the level of experience in electronics repair

• No experience
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
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