Find & Apply For Traffic Technician Jobs in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Summary:

Employees in this class must be able to install, operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computerized equipment as used in the traffic signal field. Employees in this class work independently under general supervision, exercise skilled judgment in the performance of their duties, and must be highly self-motivated and capable of performing competent and accurate work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

includes the following.

• Installs, modifies, maintains, and performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency repairs on traffic signal systems, traffic signal communications equipment, and associated components
• Maintains and repairs street lighting
• Maintains a replacement parts inventory
• Sets up, maintains, and provides reports from automatic traffic data collection equipment
• Performs manual traffic counts
• Checks and makes pre-determined adjustments to traffic controller timing programs
• Uses computers to facilitate setup, programming, and troubleshooting of traffic signal controllers and associated components
• Locates and marks the location of underground cable
• Maintains and repairs assigned tools and equipment
• Programs traffic signal controllers to perform defined operations and signal timing functions
• Performs inspections of work performed by independent contractors
• Maintains required records and documents own work
• Assists in training of staff
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

• Associate's Degree or certificate of completion in Industrial/Digital Electronics or Computer Networking from an accredited college or technical institute
• Approved equivalent of military training or other specialized electronics or computer training
• Successful completion of an approved Electrical Apprenticeship program
• Two years of experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals or completion of an approved traffic signal technician trainee program
• Traffic Signal Level II certification from the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is preferred
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid

Driver's License Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, talk, and hear.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and work with up to fifty (50) pounds.
• The employee must be able to frequently lift and work with up to twenty (20) pounds.
• The employee must be able to continuously lift and work with up to ten (10) pounds.
• Ability to work both in and out of doors in all weather conditions, in high places, in confined spaces, in dusty environments, in high noise levels and in heavy traffic.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and practices used in electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of electrical theory
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the traffic signal equipment installation and repair field
• Skill in the care and use of tools, equipment, and testing devices used in electrical and electronic repair
• Skill in making logical analysis of complex electrical and electronic systems and determining causes of malfunctions
• Ability to make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects, such as wiring a control cabinet
• Ability to enter data or information into a computer terminal, laptop computer, or other keyboard device
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, schematics, diagrams, prints, circuit diagrams, and specifications
• Ability to use common hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wire cutters, pliers, or similar tools
• Ability to discern colors, especially wiring color codes
• Ability to understand written or verbal instructions in the English language
• Ability to communicate in the English language by phone, two-way radio, or in person in a one-to-one or group setting
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Ability to operate an aerial bucket truck, climb ladder, or into bucket truck as needed
• Ability to respond to emergency traffic signal repair requests during non-work hours, including nights and weekends