Traffic Systems Technician I or II

Traffic Systems Technician I

Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Traffic Systems Technician II

Performs routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and [programming] of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Traffic Systems Technician I

• Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install
  and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of
  electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent
  Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled
  projects.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete
  saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and
  assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Learns to install, maintain and replace TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication
  modems; monitors communication devices/systems.
• Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

  Traffic Systems Technician II 

• Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items.
• Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and/or repairs electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection and/or illumination systems.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
• Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Traffic Systems Technician I & II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Traffic Systems Technician I: NONE (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Traffic Systems Technician II: 1 YEAR Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
  • Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120 days of employment.

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Technician I

Some knowledge of:

• Construction equipment operations.
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system.
• Electrical construction procedures.

Proficient skill in:

• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade. 

Some skill in:

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Communicating technical information effectively.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Using applicable electronic test equipment.

Ability to:

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

Traffic Systems Technician II 

Considerable knowledge of:

• Construction equipment operations.
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Electrical construction procedures.

Some knowledge of:

• Digital data communications and closed-circuit television systems.
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Using applicable electronic test equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Traffic Systems Technician I & II

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device,
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at e) – does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.