Traffic Light Technician

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1) Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.

2) Perform construction and installation of new Crosswalk signals such as laying conduit, drilling, erecting poles and arms, signal pole footings, installing wire, wiring poles and cabinets, setting pull boxes and assembling.

3) Maintain and repair existing signals and signal equipment; such as camera detection systems, inductive loops and detectors, radio system, railroad pre-emption, fire/optical pre-emption, signal wiring, controllers, conflict monitors.

4) Install and maintain battery backups for uninterrupted power supplies.

5) Install and maintain street lighting and overhead roadway lighting.

6) Install and maintain Thermo-Plastic pavement markings such as crosswalks, speed table markings and striping.

7) Place traffic counters for traffic counts and speed studies used for traffic engineering studies.

8) Operate heavy equipment such as trencher, backhoe, loader, forklift, bucket truck, crane truck, etc.

9) Fabricate and install signs as needed for traffic control.

10) Set up safety work zones pursuant to International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) guidelines when working near vehicular traffic flow.

11) Responsible for inventory and provide assistance in ordering supplies.

12) Install signage as detailed in new subdivision plats according to traffic manual for.

13) 911 locations, street markers and regulatory signs as needed.

14) Responsible for vegetation removal for sight distance and clear vision of signage.

15) Ability to prioritize needs for public safety.

16) Serve in an on-call status as assigned to respond to after-hours service needs.

17) Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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Secondary Job Duties: Perform secondary duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience.
• Must have or obtain IMSA Certifications, Work Zone Safety, Signs and Markings I, Traffic Signal I within the first two years,& Effectively communicate with others
• Have the ability to become proficient in the use of equipment used for sign installation and maintenance, as well as sign design and fabrication software and equipment.
• Traffic Signal II certifications within three years of hire date if you don’t have Traffic Signal I at hire date.
• Ability to learn and properly use equipment such as hydraulic post driver, hydraulic core drill, acetylene cutting torch, Summa graphic T1010 Plotter/Cutter, pneumatic sheeting applicator, and numerous hand and cordless power tools.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer and standard office software programs. Must be able Must be capable of effectively operating plotter, bucket truck, crane truck, electronic sign equipment, forklift and hydraulic tools.
• to effectively operate standard office equipment.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear for safety reasons or to operate specific equipment. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision as well as vision abilities to accomplish computer, electrical and electronic work.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and risk of vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or operate objects, controls or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat and cold all non-weather related. The incumbent operates moving mechanical equipment such as a vehicle, is at risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The incumbent is exposed to fumes and airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.88 - $19.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Van Buren, AR 72956 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Van Buren, AR 72956: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20