A Traffic Technician conducts field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
City of Lake Elsinore - 3.3 Lake Elsinore, CA Job Details Full-time 4 days ago Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Lifting equipment OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Cable systems installation Emergency utilities outage response Instrumentation and control systems corrective maintenance Responding to infrastructure failures System troubleshooting Communication system installation Road sign installation projects Equipment installation Electronic systems troubleshooting Equipment troubleshooting Reactive equipment maintenance Site surveys for utility detection Electrical performance testing Company vehicle operation Electrical systems installation Maintenance activity documentation Bucket operation System testing Electrical equipment corrective maintenance Power tools Electrical control system maintenance Underground cables Electrical maintenance Bucket truck Equipment testing Telecommunications systems maintenance Community relationship building Full Job Description
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical and electronic maintenance duties involving the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and adjustment of traffic signal systems, street lighting systems, and related electrical infrastructure for the Public Works Department. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the City's transportation infrastructure. This position also serves as an integral member of the on-call after-hours emergency standby rotation program.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Signal Technician I is an entry level classification. Employees in this role perform a variety of skilled tasks related to the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of traffic signal and street lighting systems while working under general supervision. Employees in this classification are expected to develop proficiency in maintaining and repairing traffic signal controllers, detection systems, communication equipment, street lighting systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisor or management personnel. Work is performed independently with supervision provided through assignment of work, review of completed work, and established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(include but are not limited to the following) Installs, inspects, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces traffic signal systems, street lighting systems, flashing beacon systems, radar speed feedback signs, vehicle and pedestrian detection systems, and related electrical infrastructure. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on traffic signal controllers, cabinets, signal heads, communication equipment, street light circuits, luminaires, poles, conduits, wiring, and associated electrical components. Diagnoses electrical, electronic, communication, and control system malfunctions using specialized testing equipment and implements corrective actions. Installs, programs, configures, updates, and repairs traffic signal controllers, communication devices, vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment, flashing beacon systems, radar speed feedback signs, and related hardware and software. Performs underground utility locating, conduit installation, cable installation, wiring, and electrical connections for transportation electrical systems. Responds to emergency service calls involving traffic signal malfunctions, street light outages, flashing beacon failures, radar speed feedback sign malfunctions, power outages, vehicle accidents, knockdowns, and other electrical emergencies. Coordinates maintenance, repair, and construction activities with contractors, utility companies, developers, consultants, and other City departments. Implements temporary traffic control measures and assists with traffic control during maintenance, emergency response, and construction activities. Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, equipment inventories, work orders, and materials used. Operates and maintains bucket trucks, service vehicles, aerial lifts, specialized testing equipment, power tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties. Ensures compliance with City policies, Cal/OSHA regulations, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), the National Electrical Code (NEC), and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Participates in the after-hours emergency standby rotation and responds to emergency call-outs as required. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public. Performs other related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, and squatting, crouching, grasping and performing repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. Employees in this position may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 50 pounds or more with assistance. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting or performing work. The employee in all weather conditions, use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles, work around moving traffic and often work with constant interruptions. The employee is required to climb ladders, as well as use power and noise producing tools and equipment Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
