What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Signal Technician position at City of Suffolk?
Description
Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal control devices. Work involves installing traffic signal equipment; troubleshooting problems; adjusting and repairing equipment, supervise subordinate staff; and responding to inquiries. Employee works according to some procedures and decides how and when to do tasks. Work also involves responding to emergency repair calls on a 24 hour basis. Employee is responsible for responding to emergency repair calls in adverse weather conditions. Reports to the Traffic Signals System Superintendent.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Essential Job Functions
- Installs and inspects traffic signal equipment, including underground wiring control boxes, signal heads, and traffic counters; trains in use of equipment, as time and workload permits.
- May supervise department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, discipline, termination and salary increases.
- Trains in the use of various equipment.
- Troubleshoots problems with related equipment in order to determine procedures for repair.
- Adjusts, replaces, cleans, and/or repairs traffic signal equipment.
- Supervises and assigns subordinate staff.
- Responds to inquiries, complaints, or concerns about traffic signaling.
- Installs new traffic signal equipment; sets poles and concrete forms.
- Prepares reports on repair and maintenance work completed.
- Ensures equipment meets given codes and guidelines.
- Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including maintenance and repair report, plans for signals, and wiring diagrams.
- Prepares and/or processes various records and reports including equipment inspection report, activity report, time and attendance record, and job progress reports.
- Refers to Traffic Manual (MUTCD), electronic equipment schematics, supplemental MUTCD, manufacturers' manual, etc.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as computer, controller test equipment, voltmeter/Ohmmeter/ammeter, master traffic control panels, signal generator/oscilloscope, hand tools, etc.
- Uses a variety of tools such as diagnostic equipment, hand tools, safety equipment, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wire/suspension cable, control cabinets/signal heads, testing materials, replacement parts, etc. Uses a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, City data system, Circuit Analysis, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including Traffic Signal System Superintendent, subordinates, contractors, and the general public.
- Monitors and makes adjustments to traffic control systems through a general computer.
- Installs, repairs and/or replaces computer network equipment to include fiber optics, network switches, wireless systems and Ethernet systems.
- Transports and delivers equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Interacts with citizen, groups, and emergency services.
- Assists with other departments (Police, Fire, etc.)
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school supplemented by vocational course work in electronics or electrical repair, 1 to 2 years of experience in the maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic control devices desirable; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment.
Certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Journeyman level Electrician is desirable. Must be certified by IMSA as a Traffic Signal Technician, Level II (or certifiable within 24 months of employment). Must possess a valid commercial driver's license or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of the principles of electrical, electro mechanical, and electronics theory as related to traffic signal repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment employed in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Roadway Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Traffic Signal Technician.
- Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in traffic signal system maintenance and installation.
- Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
- Knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
- Knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of computers and other graphics production equipment.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
- Ability to safety and skillfully operate trucks and equipment necessary for assigned tasks.
- Ability to work effectively despite occasional exposure to extreme weather and temperatures, wetness/humidity, machinery hazards, traffic hazards, dust, fumes, above-average noise, odors, smoke, vibrations, etc.
- Ability to provide instruction, leadership, and supervision to assigned laborers.
- Ability to offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
- Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, equipment manuals, and other materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
- Ability to prepare simple records with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
- Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor and giving instructions to assistants.
- Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, equipment manuals, work orders, etc.
- Ability to prepare simple reports, records, forms, etc., with proper format using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
- Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
- Ability to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
- Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to teach workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time.
- Ability to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio, proportion, and statistics.
- Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; to design contrasting combinations of colors and forms; and visually read various information.
- Quality of Work
- Quantity of Work
- Dependability
- Attendance
- Initiative and Enthusiasm
- Judgment
- Cooperation
- Relationships
- Coordination of Work
- Safety
- Planning
- Organizing
- Staffing
- Leading
- Controlling
- Delegating
- Decision Making
- Creativity
- Human Relations
- Policy Implementation
- Policy Formulation
Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 60 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 80 pounds). Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using specialized machinery; and to operate motor vehicles. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree. Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Salary : $49,466 - $77,808
