E556 Traffic Systems Specialist I

Between $46k and $71k Per Year Position range in Smith County $54k - $89k Per Year E556 Traffic Systems Specialist I TEXAS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Location:

Tyler, TX - 75702 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16993249

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/20/2026

Updated:

03/23/2026

Expires:

03/20/2027

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

2600861 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Acts as a liaison with other governmental and private entities concerning utilities and rights-of-way.

Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.

Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations.

Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.

Coordinates materials and equipment usage with district maintenance offices.

Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.

Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.

Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.

Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.

Monitors and maintains clear work zones and ensures that construction work site is cleaned at job completion.

Programs and troubleshoots radio systems using personal computers with radio diagnostics and programming software.

Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.

Reviews construction plans to ensure that plans do not conflict with existing utilities; advises supervisor of conflicts and recommends a course of action.

Provide assistance in obtaining Federal Aviation Administration approval for the installation of radio towers.

Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex land mobile radio systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.