Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician I

Company: Town of Vienna
Location: Vienna
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to install, repair, adjust, and maintain all electrical circuits of the town buildings, parks, and traffic signals under the guidance and training of the more experienced technician; and respond to electrical emergencies.This class works under general supervision, within established work methods and sequencesWork Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMOvertime as necessary and mandatory during emergency situationsAll new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing.This is a Non-Exempt Position. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Essential Functions:Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical components and circuits in town buildings and properties, including traffic signals, signal loops for vehicle detection, telephone and data lines; repairs and adds on to live circuits.

Insures that all work is performed using appropriate safety equipment and protection in accordance with established safety standards under proper safety conditions.

Regularly practices, under the tutelage of the more experienced technician, the monitoring and updating of traffic signal timing, phasing, coordination, and proper operation from the traffic controller in the field and from a central computer.

Assists in the replacement of defective traffic signal L.E.D. lights in signal heads using a bucket truck while maintaining a signalized intersection.

Gains experience in the design and creation of street and traffic signs using the computer and cutter/plotter; installs street signs, regulatory signs, and town specific signs.

Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as electrical calculations on circuits, devices, and systems; traffic counts; items and expenses for maintenance and upgrade of electrical and traffic signal needs; traffic studies on accidents, speed violations, and pedestrians.

Gains experience in operating a variety of equipment and vehicles such as bucket truck, front-end loader, backhoe, dump trucks, traffic signal controller, A.T.S.I. testing equipment, electrical tester, and traffic signal test cabinet; uses a desktop/laptop computer and a variety of computer software such as CLMATS, Microsoft Office, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Roadway Data, and Easy Draw 7.

Additional Duties:
Assists in the removal and repair of Town concrete; helps prepare forms for concrete work and installs them at the correct grade.

Installs and removes approved banners across the main road utilizing the bucket truck; flags traffic during the banner operation ensuring the safety of the crew and motorists.

Assists in the removal of downed trees.

Maintains positive relationships with co-workers and customers.

Performs related work as assigned.
Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts
Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on these data or information. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Provides information, guidance or assistance to people that directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants. Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies; handles supplies of high value. Mathematical Requirements: Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities, descriptive statistics. Communications Requirements: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems, such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions; composes routine reports and specialized reports, and forms, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible to assist in developing policies and practices. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. The impact of errors is serious - affects most units in organization, and may affect citizens. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Equipment Usage: Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Handles or uses machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Unavoidable Hazards: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposureto electrical shock; heights. Safety of Others: Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates). Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others.Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in Electrical Circuits, Electronics or closely related area.

Requires one year of full-time traffic lighting systems, electrical circuit, electronic equipment or other closely related experience.
--Special Certifications and Licenses:
--Must possess or be able to obtain within 18 months of appointment Category 5 certification, IMSA Work Zone Safety certification, IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Technician certification, IMSA Associate Signs and Marking Specialist Level I, OSHA Electrical Safety, and OSHA Lockout/Tag-Out Safety certifications.
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Valid State driver's license.
--Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance--The Town of Vienna is an Equal Opportunity Employer.--ADA requires the Town of Vienna to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.Compensation details: 28.47-45.84 Hourly WagePI256926dc58b1-25660-36592721

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