City of Mansfield, Texas Municipal Government
Senior Technician - Signal Operations
City of Mansfield, Texas Municipal Government, Mansfield, Texas, United States, 76063
$25.73 - $30.63 / Hourly
Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination, or traffic data collection devices/systems. The work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming, and repairing electrical/electronic devices and systems. It requires working in heavy traffic, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Salary Range $53,532.00 - $63,721.00 / Annual
Job Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, install, remove, replace, and repair traffic signal, school flasher, and street light equipment.
Inspect traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals and school zone flashers are operating as programmed.
Respond to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identify problems; repair or replace faulty equipment.
Properly document trouble calls and problem resolution; assist with inventorying materials and equipment.
Program and deploy message boards for special events or emergencies, as needed.
Routinely patrol streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
Perform routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
Replace damaged parts such as load switches, relays, flashers, batteries, bulbs, heads, and document process.
Respond to emergency calls during regular business hours and perform a mandatory rotating after‑hours on‑call duty.
Make recommendations and carry out plans with the approval of the supervisor.
Train and mentor other signal technicians.
Create and maintain daily work records, maintenance history, and work orders.
Install and maintain overhead traffic signs that mount on traffic signal poles by using a bucket truck.
Flag traffic and install work zone signage and barricades needed to perform work safely at job sites.
Implement safety procedures at job sites.
May be required to remove debris, fallen trees, and limbs; replace street signs during or after hazardous weather or other emergencies.
Regularly and consistently attend assigned work hours.
Other duties as assigned.
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 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.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Education, Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Must possess a State of Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.
Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
IMSA Signals Level I.
Desired
5+ years of experience.
IMSA Signals Level II.
Electrician License.
Essential Physical Functions
Kneeling. Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending the 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.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical requirements. Medium work—exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field vision. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects or parts, and/or operating machines.
Environmental conditions. The worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions.
Amenities with Disabilities The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and has a policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on disability. The City offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City shall provide reasonable accommodations 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.
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Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination, or traffic data collection devices/systems. The work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming, and repairing electrical/electronic devices and systems. It requires working in heavy traffic, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Salary Range $53,532.00 - $63,721.00 / Annual
Job Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, install, remove, replace, and repair traffic signal, school flasher, and street light equipment.
Inspect traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals and school zone flashers are operating as programmed.
Respond to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identify problems; repair or replace faulty equipment.
Properly document trouble calls and problem resolution; assist with inventorying materials and equipment.
Program and deploy message boards for special events or emergencies, as needed.
Routinely patrol streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
Perform routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
Replace damaged parts such as load switches, relays, flashers, batteries, bulbs, heads, and document process.
Respond to emergency calls during regular business hours and perform a mandatory rotating after‑hours on‑call duty.
Make recommendations and carry out plans with the approval of the supervisor.
Train and mentor other signal technicians.
Create and maintain daily work records, maintenance history, and work orders.
Install and maintain overhead traffic signs that mount on traffic signal poles by using a bucket truck.
Flag traffic and install work zone signage and barricades needed to perform work safely at job sites.
Implement safety procedures at job sites.
May be required to remove debris, fallen trees, and limbs; replace street signs during or after hazardous weather or other emergencies.
Regularly and consistently attend assigned work hours.
Other duties as assigned.
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 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.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Education, Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Must possess a State of Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.
Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
IMSA Signals Level I.
Desired
5+ years of experience.
IMSA Signals Level II.
Electrician License.
Essential Physical Functions
Kneeling. Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending the 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.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical requirements. Medium work—exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field vision. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects or parts, and/or operating machines.
Environmental conditions. The worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions.
Amenities with Disabilities The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and has a policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on disability. The City offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City shall provide reasonable accommodations 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.
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