Traffic Signal Technician

Position Summary

The City of Lewisville is looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who wants to expand their technical knowledge and professional career by being involved in the implementation of state-of-the-art technology in the area of traffic signal and ITS systems. The City of Lewisville is currently in the process of procuring and implementing new traffic signal controller hardware/software, new central traffic management systems software, a city fiber optic network, PTZ cameras, and other related ITS devices.


Position Summary: Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, and streetlights.

Essential Functions

• Responds to calls for service on equipment malfunctions; identifies problem and takes appropriate action to resolve problem; documents service calls and problem resolution.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance on traffic signal equipment.
• Maintains and repairs school beacons.
• Maintains and repairs streetlights.
• Tests circuitry and programs solid state controllers; makes cabinet modifications and replaces faulty control equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Inspects, programs, and activates traffic control devices upon completion of installation.
• Wires and installs electrical services for all traffic control devices.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience required.

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and multimeter tools associated with maintenance or repairs.
• Basic knowledge of solar power systems and maintenance practices.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment such as concrete saw, jackhammer, bucket truck, and mechanical ditcher.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work on-call rotation and respond to dispatched calls within 30 minutes.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work in heights up to 37 ft in elevated platform
• Ability to trouble shoot AC and DC powered systems

Other Requirements:

•  Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and functional capacity test. 
•  Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. 
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must obtain a Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification and I.M.S.A Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification within one year of hire date. 

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm.