What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician (Traffic Signals) position at GovFirst?
Job Title: Engineering Technician - Traffic Signals
Location: Suffolk, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
GovFirst is seeking a detail-oriented and field-focused Engineering Technician to support signal shop operations in Suffolk, VA. The successful candidate will assist with field reviews, work-plan verification, data collection, signal timing information, documentation, and data management related to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure.
The successful candidate is responsible for:
- Prepare and assemble plan sheets, task orders, datasets, and other documentation to support signal shop operations.
- Conduct field reviews of work plans and verify actual site conditions at roadway and traffic signal locations.
- Drive a state-owned vehicle to remote field locations and coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain access to equipment and work areas.
- Collect, document, and validate field information related to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure.
- Assemble and maintain signal timing models and related information for approximately 189 traffic signals.
- Reconcile work plans, field information, and datasets with signal shop personnel and management.
- Perform accurate and timely data entry and maintain detailed data records.
- Access and work with critical information systems and networks supporting roadway infrastructure and electronic assets.
- Apply knowledge of roadway operations and maintenance, including data collection, pavement markings, pavement markers and messages, traffic signs, guardrails, and related roadway infrastructure.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, signal shop staff, and management regarding field findings and work-plan requirements.
- Work independently while managing multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or project management.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of roadway operations and maintenance activities.
- Experience with field data collection, field reviews, inspections, or verification of roadway infrastructure.
- Ability to enter accurately, maintain, reconcile, and manage large amounts of data.
- Ability to interpret work plans, task orders, drawings, or related documentation and verify field conditions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers and commonly used software applications.
- Ability to work outdoors along highways and in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work safely around traffic, roadway infrastructure, and electronic/traffic signal equipment.
- Ability to respond to changing operational requirements, including emergency assignments and short-notice work.
Required Education & Credentials:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Equivalent experience or training may be considered.
Required Work Authorization:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Required Licenses, Certifications & Screening:
- Valid Virginia Driver's License in good standing required.
- Successful completion of a Virginia DMV driving record check.
- Successful completion of pre-employment fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Completion of required VDOT and industry training.