| Purpose: |
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Under close supervision, performs routine skilled tasks related to installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of all types of traffic signal instrumentation and related electrical equipment essential to traffic control. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Installs, programs, repairs, inspects, and maintains traffic signal equipment and associated electronic components by reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, blueprints, profiles, work orders, and schematics.
- Connects power lines and cables to traffic signals.
- Operates and maintains electronic testing equipment.
- Sets-up and operates hydraulic or aerial bucket truck or other City vehicle.
- Checks, cleans, and services equipment.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of ADA requirements as it relates to traffic signals and applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and ordinances, basic construction practices and procedures related to basic electrical theory applied to traffic signals, circuits, wiring systems, safety procedures, and policies.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in oral and written communication including use of laptop, monitor, and related software, or other device to program and diagnose a variety of networked devices.
- Skill in the use of hand tools, measuring equipment, multi-meter and other electronics testing equipment used to diagnose and prevent potential issues within electronic signal devices
- Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, labor hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both City employees and the public.
- Ability to install, splice, remove, and test wiring and electronic components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, profiles, work orders, and schematics.
- Ability to use cellphones, two-way radios, and other communications equipment.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of related work experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or traffic signal-related role. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by Department Director or designee.
- Valid Texas Driver License.
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