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Texas Department of Transportation · 12 hours ago

Traffic Systems Technician I or II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Systems Technician I or II to join their project office construction team in Houston. This role involves installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic systems and requires extensive statewide travel and interaction with governmental and private entities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, and maintain traffic related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements

Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems

Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions

Assists in working with other governmental and private entities concerning utilities and rights-of-way

Learns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristics

Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Includes all essential duties listed for Traffic Systems Technician I, as well as: Attends meetings with Area Engineers and contractors to resolve problems and implement solutions

Identifies, troubleshoots, and problem solves possible new site characteristics

Inspects construction methods, workmanship, and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain, and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements

Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines, and heavy traffic are located

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Traffic systems maintenanceElectronic troubleshootingElectrical constructionData collection systemsCommunication systemsSafety proceduresRecord keepingProblem solvingTechnical communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

None experience for Traffic Systems Technician I

1 year of construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, and traffic systems maintenance for Traffic Systems Technician II

Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis

Some knowledge of Electrical construction procedures

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Some skill in Collecting, sorting, and compiling data

Communicating technical information effectively

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to Follow verbal and written instructions

Work with electricity up to 600 volts

Considerable knowledge of Electrical construction procedures

Proficient skill in Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps

Interpreting applicable information

Some skill in Writing, reviewing, and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards, and procedures

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

Standing - prolonged periods of time

Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions