Signal & ITS Technician

Definition

This is full-time (Operatives) position in the City's Public Works Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for providing technical support to the Traffic Department. Reporting relationship: Traffic Operations Manager.

Examples of Work

* Installs, programs, and maintains traffic signal radios, switches, Bluetooth devices, Battery Back Up (BBU) systems, and CCTV cameras;

* CAT 5 network installation and maintenance;

* Programs, troubleshoots, and repairs network communications for entire city traffic signal operation network. Network communication from signal to servers to Traffic Management Center;

* Oversees and directs ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) and tower contractors. Including equipment installs, programing, maintenance, and repair;

* Conducts normal and preventative maintenance, installation, inspection and repair to the City's traffic signal systems to ensure proper operations at all times;

* Responds promptly to all call-outs, including after hours and holidays; troubleshoot, diagnose, and/or take corrective action to restore the City's traffic signal systems to full and optimal operation;

* Requisition and install parts to repair the City's traffic signal system;

* Evaluate signal timing, adjust signal timing, and make recommendations for signal timing changes;

* Performs recordkeeping activities pertaining to traffic signal timing plans, inventories, maintenance activities, and construction plan sheets;

* Develop schedules and coordinate preventative maintenance activities to ensure proper and efficient operations of the City's traffic signal systems;

* Coordinate all activities relating to traffic signal intersection pavement markings and signing;

* May direct activities of Signal Technician I;

* Performs other related duties as assigned;

* Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

College or Technical Degree in Networking or a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in the maintenance and networking of Traffic Signal Systems required.

Must obtain International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA) Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification and Traffic Signal Level II Certification within one (1) year.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.