City of Austin hiring Traffic Signals Technician Lead in Austin, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Minimum QualificationsEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or signal-related role.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses Or Certifications

• Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• International Municipal Signal Association ( IMSA ) Certification Level 2.

Notes to Applicants

The Traffic Signals Technician Lead will work under limited supervision, in the testing and specification of electronic equipment and lead crews in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, pedestrian hybrid beacons, and network communication.

Drug TestingTo be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. Must have a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee.

TravelExternal new hires must meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

View a Video about the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department by clicking here:https://youtu.be/RPMnExH3zKA?si=ECY1Wi7Bti1DjkThWorking for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT Regarding your Application:A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.AssessmentThis position may require a skills assessment.

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90 Day Provision For Additional VacancyThis posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

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Pay Range

$26.26 - $31.45 per hour

Hours

6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Subject to change dependent on operational needs or expectations to include nights and/or weekends.

Job Close Date 06/06/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 8900 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Experience in repair and maintenance of electrical equipment such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment.
• Experience installing and pulling cable underground and aerial.
• Ability to trouble shoot electronic equipment installation and maintenance of traffic signals or related/similar equipment.
• Ability to work in all types of weather/severe weather conditions to install/repair traffic signals and related equipment.
• Ability to work in a bucket truck at heights up to 40 feet.
• Ability to use independent judgement, be innovative and creative, and be able to develop solutions to technical issues.
• Skill in using computers to troubleshoot traffic signal issues.
• Extensive experience in leading and training of traffic signal field crews.
• Having created and/or taught traffic signal work related courses or provided on-the-job training for peers or subordinates.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Reviews work orders, assigns work, and provides guidance and training to others. Ensures assigned work is completed in a timely manner. Analyzes, troubleshoots, installs, programs, repairs, inspects, and maintains routine and complex job assignments including but not limited to traffic signal equipment and associated electronic components. Reviews and interprets engineering plans, blueprints, profiles, work orders, and schematics to perform routine or complex installation or repair and maintenance of traffic signal equipment and associated electronic equipment. Monitors, evaluates, troubleshoots, and connects power lines and cables to traffic signals. Assigns or operates, diagnoses, repairs, calibrates, and maintains electronic testing equipment. Assigns or sets-up and operates hydraulic or aerial bucket truck or other City vehicle. Assigns or checks, cleans, and services equipment. Evaluates employee performance.

Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised

• Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of ADA requirements as it pertains to traffic signals and applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical code, American Traffic Safety Services Association ( ATSSA ) and Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions, construction practices and procedures, safety policies and procedures, City practices, policies and procedures related to codes, and procedures related to traffic control, signals, signs, and markings.
• Knowledge of surge suppression, radio frequency communications, power supply systems, and fiber optics networks.
• Knowledge of computer and internet networking principles, equipment installation and IP address programming, customer services request system, networking and programming principles.
• Knowledge of effective principles and practices of leadership.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in the oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of a laptop, monitor, or other device to program and diagnose a variety of networked devices.
• Skill in the use of equipment such as bucket trucks, cranes, reel trucks, and other equipment, hand tools, multimeter, and other electronics testing equipment used to diagnose and prevent potential issues within electronic signal devices.
• Ability to accurately log and report work progress, materials, man hours, etc. with or without the use of computer software.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components, test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to effectively explain policy to employees in a professional manner.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and delegate responsibilities and establish and maintain effective working relationships with both City employees and the public and in a leadership role.
• Ability to install, splice, remove, and test wiring and electronic components, interpret engineering plans, blueprints, profiles, work orders, and schematics.
• Ability to guide, train, monitor, evaluate and provide feedback on the work of others.
• Ability to use cell phones, two-way radios, and other communications equipment.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Driver License by your hire date? * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? * This position requires a Texas Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within five (5) months of employment or approved extension by the Department Director or designee. Do you meet this minimum requirement or will you be able to meet this minimum requirement? * This position position requires International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification Level 2. Do you currently have this certification? * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirements of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).

• The minimum qualifications for this position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a construction, electronics maintenance, or signal-related role. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described above?
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(Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your experience leading and training field crews. Please provide how many years have you performed this function.

(Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your experience scheduling field crews.

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• Briefly describe your working experience with traffic signal construction and how many years.

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• Briefly describe your experience with traffic signal maintenance and construction and how many years.

(Open Ended Question) * All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?
• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & Spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematical formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another
• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents