POSITION TITLE

Signal Repair Technician Electrician

DEPARTMENT

Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION

Traffic/Signal Division SALARY:

$47,044.00 Yr. / $22.617308 Hr.

CLOSING:

Until filled Job Summary/ Scope Maintenance, repair and installation of traffic signals, controllers, and support equipment. Maintains emergency weather station. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

MAINTAINS

solid state controllers and electromechanical traffic controllers, auxiliary and suspension equipment. INSTALLS and

MODIFIES

traffic control equipment.

IDENTFIES

failures and

INITIATES

corrective action. TROUBLESHOOTS and REPAIRS field and bench repairable equipment and circuitry. REPAIRS field damaged signal equipment. CHECKS and

REPLACES

signal lamps as needed. INSTALLS and

MAINTAINS

loop detectors and school crossings, including all associated electronic components.

PERFORMS

preventative maintenance of controller and support equipment, cleaning of signal lenses and cabinets, and field appearance maintenance. KEEPS maintenance and timing records. CARRIES a pager and will be on-call 24 hours a day for 1 week, to respond to Emergency calls after normal working hours. This normally occurs every Third week.

MAINTAINS

weather station and flood control equipment.

MAINTAINS

regular and reliable attendance. WORKS with live electricity daily. INSTALL, REPAIR, REPLACE, and

MAINTAIN

wiring for the parking garage. TRIM low hanging or broken tree limbs for sight-distance concerns and during severe weather events. INSTALL and

MAINTAIN

camera detectors for video detection LOCATE signal loops and other wiring for Mo One Call locate requests.

OPERATES

dump truck with snowplow as required of winter emergencies. Other Duties and Responsibilities Performs all other related duties as assigned. Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Required (Essential) Duties and Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE

of electronics and electric circuitry and wiring.

KNOWLEDGE

of solid-state control and switching equipment. ABILITY to read and understands schematic and wiring diagrams. SKILLS in the use of common hand and power tools as well as electronic test equipment. BASIC computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office products preferred. VALID Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 90 days from date of employment.

REQUIRED

to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed. ABILITY to utilize a multimeter. ABILITY to work with live electricity while up to 30' off ground. Materials and Equipment Directly Used Uses a variety of equipment including hand tools, power tools such as concrete saw and chainsaw, electric meters and computerized test equipment. Operates a personal computer. There may be times when use of a personal vehicle may be required. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Work is performed in an outdoor setting with a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Works in live traffic. Works with live electricity. Occasional lifting of 75 pounds and in excess of 75 pounds with assistance. Periods of bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching. Work up to a height of 30 feet from vehicle lift. Work involves availability for after-hour emergencies as scheduled. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. One to three years prior experience preferred. Must be work zone safety certified within one year. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.