Traffic Signal Technician

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About the Position

Are you looking for a challenging position that will test your technical knowledge? Join us as a Traffic Signal Technician! The Traffic Signal Technician will support the Traffic Operations Branch within the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), assisting with traffic signal operations to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion. You will perform various complex technical tasks and support other Traffic Signal Technicians. This position operates under the Traffic Signal Supervisor.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of experience in traffic signal maintenance and repair

• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six months of hire

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an OSHA-approved Aerial Lift Certification within six months of hire

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Certification and Roadway Lighting Level I Certification within two years of hire

We Also Value

• Experience with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• Experience with Econolite Traffic Signals/Controllers

• Experience with KITS traffic management software

• Experience with ITERIS, MioVision, and/or Vision video detection software

• Experience with Cartegraph (asset management system)

• Experience in utility locating equipment

• Experience in communications wiring (cat6 cable & RJ45 ends)

Job Contributions

• Complete preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning traffic signal intersections and ITS equipment

• Technicians are required to be on-call each month, respond to traffic signal callouts in a timely manner, and perform emergency repairs

• Repairs include replacing faulty/damaged wiring and signal/ITS equipment, and ensuring the signal operates at optimal efficiency for the safety of drivers and pedestrians

• Review plans and specifications to ensure traffic signals are built per MCDOT/MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards, and work with contractors to provide technical information and solutions to problems

• Follow all safety procedures; use personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices per MCDOT policy

• Complete daily documentation of maintenance and trouble callouts on Cartegraph (operations asset management software)

• Respond to daily AZ811 tickets to locate underground traffic signals and ITS fiber optics facilities

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Laptop

• Electrical meter tester

• Aerial lift

• Digger Derrick (crane)

• Platform Truck

Protective Equipment Required

• Fire-rated uniforms

• Hardhat

• Gloves

• Fall protection

• Safety toe boots

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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