Traffic Control-Signal Technician I, (A242613-1), 203, Signals
City of Laredo
- Laredo, TX
- $15.26 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Performs preventative maintenance, including troubleshooting traffic signal cabinets and checking components of traffic signals for proper operation; performs routine maintenance, including repairing all components of traffic signals; performs construction maintenance, including repairing, replacing, and installing electrical wiring, traffic signal heads and cabinets, signal poles, electrical service boxes, conduit, ped push buttons, video detection systems, radio communication components, school flashers, speed radar signs, and flashing beacons.
- Responds to emergency calls from various entities and assists as needed. Provides traffic control for community events.
- Programs traffic components, including timing controllers, malfunctioning unit detection systems, communication systems, audible pedestrian devices, speed radar units, school flasher devices, and delivery message systems (DMS)
- Inspects new and existing traffic signals, as well as contracted work and roadway lights.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of traffic controls and devices, including electrical and electronic components
- Knowledge of power tool and aerial truck operations
- Knowledge of construction
- Skill in reading, understanding, and following directions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to respond to daily and after hour calls.
- Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain stamina to work to work extended shifts as needed.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing in English and in Spanish.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Vehicles
- Warehouse environment
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Vehicles
- Warehouse environment
- Confined space
- Outdoor environment
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Outdoor environment
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Communicable diseases
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- International travel
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- International travel
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- At least two (2) years of experience in electrical trade, electrical construction, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic equipment, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of communication equipment, or working with traffic signals.
- None
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