Pima County

Tucson, Arizona, United States

5626 - Traffic Signal Technician I

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

REVISED

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.92 - $28.71 Per Hour
Full Range: $23.92 - $33.49 Per Hour


Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

This job is in the Traffic Signals and Lighting section of The Department of Transportation. The job duties are very diverse in scope and offer a great opportunity for new candidates to learn a very specialized trade that allows for future growth of skills and knowledge in many differing trades from electrical, electronics, solar power, and more.

The first review of applications will be on 10/11/2024. Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects the construction of traffic signals, streetlights, permanent traffic counting stations, aviation communication and navigational electrical devices, and other electrical devices;

Installs, maintains and repairs microprocessor-based solid state digital and analog traffic signal control and detection equipment including loop detector amplifiers, conflict monitors, traffic counters, microcomputers, traffic signal controllers, load switching devices and other electronic devices;

Operates test equipment to identify and isolate electronic malfunctions in the shop and at field locations;

Assembles and/or modifies traffic signal controllers, tests and diagnoses electronic equipment;

Performs scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance on traffic related electrical and electronic equipment;

Performs emergency diagnosis and repairs on a rotating, on-call basis, which may require the repair of electrical traffic control equipment, the removal and installation of electronic control cabinet components (such as controllers, conflict monitors and load switches), using an aerial lift truck to work at heights of 50 feet, and may require working in adverse weather conditions;

Identifies high voltage hazards within the work zone and complete work safely maintaining a safe working distance per industry standards;

Drives and operates aerial lift trucks to maintain and repair transportation related electrical devices;

Reviews and interprets approved construction plans and electrical schematics as a basis for conducting inspection or installation activities for traffic control devices to insure compliance with appropriate specifications and standards;

Meets with representatives of contractors, utility companies and appropriate County staff to insure coordinated work efforts or to resolve problems;
Prepares electronic and wiring schematics;

Maintains inventory records, determines equipment and material needs, and recommends or purchases required items;

Maintains temporary traffic control devices while working within active roadways to insure compliance with traffic safety regulations;

Maintains daily records of work performed and compiles construction project documentation;

Uses a computer to log and track work performed and to install, update, or configure software modules on equipment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

  • principles of electronics and electrical theory and maintenance;
  • operation of digital logic, microprocessor and memory devices;
  • practices, methods, tools and materials of industrial electrical installation, maintenance and repair and National Electric Codes and Regulations (NEC) including NFPA 70E;
  • procedures, equipment and tools needed for the repair and installation of electronic equipment;
  • electrical construction inspection procedures and techniques;
  • procedures, equipment and tools needed for the repair and installation of traffic signal and illumination devices, including jib crane and rigging techniques;
  • locating and identifying underground utilities and facilities;
  • Battery Backup System (BBS) operation and installation;
  • County, state and other local transportation related specifications;
  • procedures involved in the review of engineering plans and electrical schematics;
  • solid state electronics;
  • construction zone traffic control;
  • Electrical wiring, cable terminations, and splicing techniques;
  • occupational hazards and safety precautions of industrial electrical and electronics work, using both high and low voltage (up to 480V AC and 48V DC);
  • Mathematics and problem solving.
Skill in:
  • Installs maintains, and repairs traffic signals, street lighting, other electrical and
    electronic traffic control devices, and related equipment in the shop and at field locations;
  • operating and maintaining tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of assignment;
  • reading, interpreting and applying traffic control and general construction blueprints and electrical schematics;
  • inspecting and detecting work or construction not in compliance with appropriate specifications and standards;
  • establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
  • communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • taking accurate field notes and estimating material needs;
  • translating functional plans to electrical and circuit diagrams;
  • preparing and interpreting electrical circuit diagrams;
  • performing mathematical computations.
Minimum Qualifications

Five years of journey-level experience in the field of electrical or electronic construction, maintenance, and/or repair of electrical or electronic systems.

(Relevant education from an accredited college, trade school, or industry recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for up to three years of aforementioned experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  1. Minimum two (2) years of maintenance and/or construction experience with traffic signals, lighting devices, and equipment.
  2. Minimum two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and/or electrical systems equipment.
  3. Minimum two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting electrical blueprint drawings and technical electrical diagrams.
  4. Minimum one (1) year of experience maintaining and/or constructing electrical systems and equipment with nominal voltage ranges of 120, 240, and 480 volts.
  5. Minimum one (1) year of experience using computers to document work-related activities using word processing, database, and email programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or equivalent.
Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.


Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid AZ driver's license is required at the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. The position requires a valid Arizona class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) within the first six months of appointment.

Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions may require any or all of the following: work independently in the field manually working on and installing electrical, electronic and other equipment; be able to see and hear traffic; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms; operate bucket and boom trucks working at heights of 50 feet; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, or cold; wear required safety clothing and equipment; differentiate between colors.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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