Signal Technician I

Job ID: 4014175712

Location: Mansfield, TX

Description:

Job Details

**Description**
**Starting Salary Range: $46,243.00 - $55,045.00**
**Examples Of Work To Be Performed**
* Troubleshoot, install, remove, replace, and repair traffic signal, school flasher, and street light equipment.
* Inspects traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals and school zone flashers are operating as programmed.
* Assists with responding to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identifies problems; repairs or replaces faulty equipment; properly documents trouble calls and problem resolution. Assist with the inventorying of materials and equipment.
* Performs line locates for underground traffic signals and street lighting equipment as needed.
* Assists with programming deploying message boards for special events or emergencies, as needed.
* Routinely patrols streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
* Assists with performing routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
* Assists in replacing damaged parts such as load switches, relays, flashers, batteries, bulbs, heads and documents process.
* Responds to emergency calls during regular business hours and may also perform a mandatory rotating after hours on-call duty.
* Make recommendations and carry out plans with the approval of the supervisor.
* Creates and maintains daily work records, maintenance history and work orders.
* Installs and maintains overhead traffic signs that mount on traffic signal poles, by using a bucket truck.
* Flags traffic and installs work zone signage and barricades needed to perform work safely at job sites.
* Implements safety procedures at job sites.
* Trims trees that obstruct traffic signals and signs.
* May be required to remove debris, fallen trees and limbs; replace street signs during or after hazardous weather or other emergencies.
* Assists in the day to day operations of the TMC
* Other Duties as assigned under the Traffic Division.

**Other Important Duties**
* May be required to work weekends or after hours to support traffic management and operations for special events or emergency situations.
* May be required to assist with setting up traffic control or detours necessary for special events and emergency situations.
* Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
* May work an on-call rotation and overtime as required, once becoming a certified IMSA Traffic Signal Level I and after a six month probation period.
* Must live within 45 minutes of Mansfield city limits.
* Will be required to respond to emergency/after hour calls in a timely manner.

**Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities**
* Knowledge and ability to follow City policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of the common principles, practices, equipment, materials, and methods used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
* Knowledge of TxDOT work zone safety requirements and procedures.
* Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
* Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
* Knowledge of computers and computer related software.
* Skill in oral and written communications.
* Skill in basic mathematical calculations.
* Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

**Education, Experience And Certifications**
* High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* IMSA Work Zone or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire.
* IMSA Traffic Signal I preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire.
* Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test, criminal background check and MVR check.
* Must possess a State of Texas Class B CDL Driver’s License within 12 months of employment.

**Essential Physical Functions**
* The physical activity of this position
* Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
* Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
* Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
* Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
* Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
* Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
* Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
* Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
* Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
* Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
* Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
* Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
* Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
* Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
* Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
* Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
* Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to

make the discriminations in sound.

* Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
* The physical requirements of this position
* Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* The visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field vision.
* The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
* The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
* The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
* The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
* The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals/dust.

**Americans With Disabilities**
The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

Remote: False

Min Salary: 46243

Max Salary: 55045

Salary Frequency: yearly

Posted Date: 2024-09-03

URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4014175712

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