Traffic Signal Technician I
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The City of Cedar Park

Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified candidates for a Traffic Signal Technician I.

JOB SUMMARY

The Traffic Signal Technician I will assist other Traffic Signal Technicians and the Traffic Signal Foreman with basic repair and maintenance of traffic signals, school zone beacon assemblies, pedestrian crossing beacon assemblies, roadway illumination, and all related infrastructure and systems. Duties include but are not limited to, monitoring traffic systems; repairing, replacing, and installing traffic signals, school zone beacons, crosswalk beacons, roadway illumination, and communication equipment; and conducting routine and preventive maintenance on equipment currently in operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Performs basic troubleshooting of traffic signal and street light equipment

* Monitors and maintains traffic cameras.

* Inspects and repairs streetlights.

* Performs basic maintenance of wide-area network (WAN) and associated telemetry systems.

* Installs and maintains vehicle sensing equipment.

* Performs the replacement of traffic signal lights, heads, and control hardware.

* Performs routine maintenance of traffic signals, school zone beacons, and streetlights.

* Installs and maintains new equipment, and removes and replaces components.

* Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.

* Calculates and measures resistance, amperage, voltage, and wattage values of active electrical and electronic systems.

* Maintains and installs internally lighted street name (ILSN) signs.

* Assists other departments by helping with tree removal or trimming; assists with aerial lighting issues; provides electrical support for construction projects, assists with signs and markings, assists with installation of electrical and data conductors.

* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

* Must be able and willing to work at heights typically associated with repair, installation, and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights.

* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

* Performs scheduled and unscheduled installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, streetlights, traffic markings, traffic signals and other associated equipment.

* This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs.

* Follows established policies, procedures, and techniques concerning traffic signs, signals, and outdoor lighting.

* Receives, investigates complaints, takes appropriate action as instructed.

* Maintains and troubleshoots pedestrian signals, equipment, and school zone signals.

* Operates a bucket truck, work truck, and other vehicles, tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work, including chain saws and other trimming and pruning tools and ensures that they are maintained an kept in good, safe working conditions;

* Follows safety policies, proper usage of equipment, safety devices, vehicles, and all departmental and city policies.

* Escalates customer complaints to a Superintendent, Foreman, Engineer, or Assistant Director.

* As an essential employee, you are subject to regular work hours, after-hours callouts, and scheduled overtime during emergency situations which can include icy weather, flooding, police department assistance, etc., including a required on-call rotation, and special events.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

* High School Diploma or its equivalent

* One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical systems, At least one of the two (2) years in the repair, maintenance, and/or construction of traffic signals and roadway illumination infrastructure (preferred)

* IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I Certification, OR the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire

* IMSA, TEEX, or approved equivalent work zone safety certification OR the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

* Class B Texas CDL or the ability to acquire within (1) year of hire pending availability of class offerings

* OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Valid Texas Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: management of construction, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal infrastructure; traffic signal operation procedures and regulations; traffic signal maintenance practices, procedures, and equipment; basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles; National Electric Code (NEC); Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) pertaining to traffic signals and signs; operation of WAN, intermediate-level Ethernet and computer networking operations, GPS, and Bluetooth devices; modern electrical test equipment and current technology; applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, functions, and activities of Public Works departments.

Skill/Ability to: operate computer using traffic signal software; understand, utilize, and comply with the NEC; understand, utilize, and comply with MUTCD standards for signs and signals; read and understand circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical instruction manuals; operate and work in a bucket truck; comply with all applicable safety regulations while working on electrical systems and in high traffic conditions; and troubleshoot computerized traffic signal systems, including field equipment and traffic management center devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Traffic Signal Foreman

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has frequent contact with other staff and the general public

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

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The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.

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What best describes your highest level of education?

* High School Diploma/ GED

* At least 30 hours of college credit

* Associate's Degree

* Bachelor's Degree

* Master's Degree or higher

02

This position requires the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the assigned shift. (includes holidays and weekends). Are you able to accommodate this work schedule?

* Yes

* No

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Please select if you have any of the following certifications/licenses.

* I have not used any heavy equipment

* IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I

* Certification from a basic electricity training course for non-electricians

* Class A Texas CDL

* Class B Texas CDL

* Other

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If you selected other to the question above, please share details below.

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Briefly describe why you want to work for the City of Cedar Park and what makes you the best candidate?

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Agency City of Cedar Park

Department Field Operations Address 2401 Brushy Creek Loop

Cedar Park, Texas, 78613

Phone 512.###.####

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