Senior Traffic Signal Technician

• 20240172 Senior Traffic Signal Technician *

• CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled*

• APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS*

Department: Public Works & Engineering

Division: Engineering Services

Hiring Range: $34.23- $38.04/hour

Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, On-Call, Weekends, Holidays.

Regular Full-time with Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

• Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.*

Definition

Under supervision of the Traffic Engineering Administrator, the Sr Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for maintaining proper operation of the traffic signal system and other related infrastructure. Serves in a lead worker capacity to provide day to day oversight, direction, and technical guidance to other Traffic Signal Technicians. Perform advanced journey-level technical work, and provide expert technical guidance related to the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s traffic signal system, driver feedback signs, school flasher system, and other traffic control devices.

Manage daily activities related to traffic signal operations, maintenance, and construction projects. monitor, analyze, and program traffic signal controllers and operate central system software, component software, adaptive signal software, and field equipment. Maintain and update traffic signal system design standards, specifications, and approved materials list. Schedule and assign daily work for signal technicians and third-party contractors. Create or review traffic signal construction plans for development review or capital improvement projects. Act as project manager for traffic signal maintenance activities, signal upgrades, and new signal installations. Manage construction activities with third party contractors including but not limited to coordinating, inspecting, and certifying all signal system related work meet industry standards. Work with other City departments for utility and infrastructure improvements. Sustain maintenance records and insure proper testing of equipment, telecommunications, preventive maintenance, technology upgrades, and purchase/repair of all traffic infrastructure equipment and materials.

Principal Duties

This is the advanced level of the Traffic Signal Technician classification distinguished from lower-level technicians by emphasis on demonstration of advanced technical skills, ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems, oversight of daily operation of traffic signal maintenance, lead accountability and direct technical guidance for traffic signal technician staff, management of traffic signal maintenance contract, and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

In cooperation with the Traffic Engineering Administrator and other Engineering staff, evaluate, plan, prioritize, schedule, coordinate, assign, inspect, and manage the daily activities of the Traffic Signal technician group. Provide oversight, technical guidance, and lead worker accountability over the work of lower-level traffic signal technicians. Assist Engineering staff with traffic signal timing adjustments, programming, and operational changes in the signal system. Provide technical and functional guidance with the computerized Signal System and field equipment, implementing changes when appropriate or as requested. Communicate frequently with the Traffic Engineering Administrator and Engineering staff to share information, identify issues, and resolve problems regarding system operations. Evaluate and investigate the operational performance of signal system programs and equipment. Identify and resolve problems, recommend improvements to Engineering staff, and implement improvements. Monitor the Advanced Traffic Signal Performance Measures System and other related system programs to ensure proper operation throughout the City. Provide ongoing training and performance information for lower-level Traffic Signal Technicians to the Traffic Engineering Administrator for use in personnel evaluations and actions. Respond to emergencies and perform repairs related to traffic signals, school flashers, driver feedback signs, and other traffic control devices. Manage preventative maintenance program for all traffic signals, opticom system, school flashers, other traffic control devices. Test, troubleshoot, and repair complex software and hardware problems in signal controllers, Opticom, Conflict Monitor / MMU (Malfunction Management Unit), Railroad Preempt, and other components of traffic signal / traffic control systems. Procure equipment and materials for maintenance, operation, and upgrades / construction of traffic signal system. Monitor signal related budgets and make recommendations to the Traffic Engineering Administrator concerning the annual budget and work plan for the Traffic Signal Section. Maintain and update technical specifications and approved materials for traffic signal equipment, related construction standards, and specifications for traffic signal and other system installations. . Manage contractor contracts for maintenance and upgrades of the Traffic Signal System, Detector Loops, and other work for traffic signals, other traffic control devices, airport lighting, and other systems. Schedule, oversee, and inspect the work of contractors performing traffic signal maintenance, upgrades, and installations. Monitor contractor progress and approve invoices. Maintain working knowledge of all new traffic signal system technology utilized in Longmont. Learn other available new technologies to help evaluate whether Longmont should consider their use. Develop and maintain standard operation and safety procedures for routine tasks performed by Traffic Signal Technicians. Establish a safe work zone area for preventive maintenance, upgrade / construction activities, and emergency repair of traffic signals or other traffic control devices. Ensure that safe work zone areas are established, and appropriate permits are obtained for signal / traffic control device work by other signal technicians, other city staff, and contractors. Maintain proper inventory levels of materials, parts and equipment for traffic signal, and other transportation systems. Attain quotes/bids from vendors and follow all City Purchasing procurement policies. Prepare requisitions and documentation, obtain approvals, and order materials and equipment. Review deliveries, approve invoices, and submit pay requests to accounting. Build alliances, foster effective teamwork and build constructive relationships within and between individuals and other work groups. Coordinate activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, the public and contractors.

Working Environment

Work is performed in office, shop, and field environments, construction sites, and in roadway during heavy traffic conditions. Work requires performing continuous detailed work and multiple concurrent tasks. Work frequently requires working at heights of 10-35 feet above ground on a platform lift truck, bucket truck, and ladder, bending, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, reaching, exposure to electrical energy, intermittent traffic noise, working around moving vehicles in heavy traffic, inclement Colorado weather, daytime and nighttime conditions, extreme temperatures, and walking on slippery/uneven walking surfaces. Work requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment, to operate passenger vehicles, trucks, and motorized equipment, and to distinguish all colors correctly in all lighting conditions, to clearly hear traffic and other sounds, to work safely in street and be able to move quickly in traffic while carrying equipment and tools.

Requires carrying a cell phone, being able to respond to emergency traffic signal or other traffic control device problems during and after work hours, overtime, flexible time, and on call work schedules as required to fulfill organizational needs.

Qualifications

Any combination of education equivalent to the completion of GED and supplemented by experience in traffic signal maintenance, construction, and electrical / electronic construction and/or engineering design. Minimum of six years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signal components and systems, including two years’ supervisory experience and training. Significant experience in testing and complex troubleshooting of traffic signal and related systems, basic use of traffic signal system software, and programming advanced equipment such as signal controllers, detection systems, signal heads, MMUs, Opticom, railroad preempt, and opticom systems. Experience or knowledge of operating Econolite Traffic Controllers, TS2 traffic cabinets, Centracs or similar traffic signal system software, and adaptive signal software is desired. Knowledge and experience with implementing work zone traffic management in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). _*Special Qualifications:*_ Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License. Within 6 months of hire, have principal residence within 45-minute drive time to Longmont to respond to after hours on-call emergencies. IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Certification required. IMSA Level III Traffic Signal certification desired. IMSA Level II Signs and Markings Certification, Work Zone Traffic Control Certification, and Flagger Certification is desired.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

• Selection*

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

• DEADLINE: Open Until Filled*

An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled.* The online application process is available for this position on our website at *www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs*. *Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.* For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.23 - $38.04 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift Holidays Nights as needed On call Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person