521 - Traffic Signal Technician

Job no: 492823
Position type: Full Time
Location: Brownsville
Division/Equivalent: EPW: Electrical Signals
School/Unit: Electrical Signals
Categories: Labor/Operations

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Title: 521 - Traffic Signal Technician

Organization: EPW: Electrical Signals

Department: Electrical Signals

Location: EPW

Rate of Pay: $18.69

Job Summary

The Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for assembling, installing, repairing, and modifying traffic signs, maintaining signal timing and researching new sign requests.   These duties are performed for public streets and City right of ways.  Employee works independently in the field and is responsible for decision making requiring technical discretion, sound judgement, and familiarity with a variety of codes, ordinances, and construction methods. The employee develops work methods and sequences direct supervision.

Competencies

  • Safety Acumen
  • Self-Leadership
  • Citizen Value
  • Communication
  • Self-Awareness
  • Flexible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Trust
  • Responsible
  • Ethical

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

  • Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to use specialized equipment
  • Safely operates tools and equipment in all types of weather, or conditions.  The job may include morning, evening, weekend, holiday, split, or other work schedules.
  • Drives and operates hydraulic bucket trucks.
  • Install, repairs and modifies traffic signals, flashing lights, school zone flashing signs and other traffic equipment.
  • Signals motorists in the direction of traffic.
  • Assist in the maintaining records of traffic signal timings and engineering drawings for all traffic signals.
  • Assist in determining whether new street sign or light requests are needed.
  • Manages the filing of completed repair reports.
  • Ensures signs are properly mounted.
  • Assist in barricading streets as necessary.
  • Keeps record of traffic reports and inventory of equipment.
  • Reports hazardous and dangerous conditions in and around the facility and streets, including incidents/accidents immediately.
  • Performs other related work as required.    

Minimum Education & Experience

High school graduation or GED plus one (1) year of experience

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License

I.M.S.A. Certification

Independence & Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Direct contact may be infrequent, but may require considerable tact and courtesy when it does occur.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc, ability to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; use of City vehicle.

Working Conditions

Constant exposure to hard work outdoors; daily exposure to physical danger or life-threatening situations; extreme stress.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a
physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its
employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with
eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans
for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health
insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier
Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available
as a voluntary benefit.
Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental
insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and
15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and
100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays
per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life
experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of
our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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