Traffic Signal Technician

2 weeks ago

DeSoto, Texas, United States City of DeSoto, TX Full time
Job Title: Traffic Signal Technician

We are seeking a skilled Traffic Signal Technician to join our team at the City of DeSoto, TX. As a key member of our Development Services Division, you will be responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signals and signs on streets and in department locations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Completes signal and flasher maintenance by diagnosing problems, replacing lamps, repairing, replacing, and aligning signal heads and signs, connecting power failures, and testing the operation of replaced equipment.
  • Prepares equipment for installation by ordering poles, signs, letters, and other related materials, fabricating signs, ensuring current standards are met in the installation and maintenance of signs, testing controllers, controller cabinets, and associated equipment, and assembling signal heads and signal-associated signs.
  • Completes preventive maintenance by checking controllers, cabinets, and associated equipment, tightening connections and hardware, replacing lamps, checking emergency vehicle and loop detectors, ordering warehouse supplies, and testing the operation of replaced equipment.
  • Installs signals and zone flashers by completing site preparations, running cables and conduits, erecting poles, installing controllers, and installing, connecting, and testing signals.
  • Completes traffic counts by placing and retrieving counters, downloading data, and presenting information.
Requirements:
  • High School Graduation or equivalent
  • Two Years of experience constructing and repairing traffic signal systems and signs
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Pay
  • Social Security
  • Texas Municipal Retirement System
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays
  • Longevity Pay
  • Worker's Compensation

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