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Texas Department of Transportation · 2 days ago

Traffic Systems Specialist II or III (Signal Crew)

Lufkin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Systems Specialist II or III to join their team. This role involves specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, including installation, testing, and repair of various electronic devices and systems.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists in monitoring the proper disposition and replacement of equipment

Coordinates preventive maintenance on equipment

Designs and reviews traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations

Inventories supplies and equipment in shop

Monitors and inspects contracted work sites

Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams

Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations

Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights

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

Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System

Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replaces controllers and other electronic devices

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

Tests, diagnoses and repairs traffic control, traffic data collection and communication systems, including cable, short haul modems, dial-up modems and multiplexing equipment

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management equipment including illumination controller assemblies and systems; makes recommendations to accept or return equipment

Coordinates with local district maintenance offices for traffic control, bucket truck and additional supplies and assistance

Develops and prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventory needs, any problems encountered or other issues

Ensures preventive maintenance is conducted

Ensures that hazardous materials are properly used and waste properly disposed

Qualification

Traffic management systemsElectrical troubleshootingTraffic signal designElectrical inspection standardsIntelligent Transportation SystemsCommunication systemsTraffic data collectionSafety standardsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationTechnical writing

Required

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

Traffic Systems Specialist II: 3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance

Traffic Systems Specialist III: 4 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance

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

Must have a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License or have obtained a CDL 'A' License with 'N' endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment

Considerable knowledge of Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals

Considerable knowledge of The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system

Considerable knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Considerable knowledge of Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures

Considerable knowledge of Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures

Considerable knowledge of Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques

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

Proficient skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Proficient skill in Interpreting applicable information

Ability to Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions

Ability to Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Extensive knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Extensive knowledge of Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures

Extensive knowledge of Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques

Extensive knowledge of Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Ability to Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

Subject to noise

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

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

Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Visual-Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

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

To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries