Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Installs programs tests maintains and repairs traffic signal systems street lighting systems underpass lighting systems signal communications systems and subsystems including but not limited to the following:

• Overhead or span wire systems.

• Underground conduits and wiring systems.

• Detection/Actuation systems to include inductive loops video detection systems radar detection systems and various advanced vehicular detection systems.

• Pedestrian APS push button systems.

• Opticom type emergency vehicle preemption systems.

• Various types of signal controllers and associated plugin modules.

• Signal display equipment and mounting hardware.

• Wireless communications systems to include 900 spread spectrum 2.4MHz and 5.8MHz systems.

• Fiber/Ethernet communication network switches wireless radios termination panels and connections.

• Daily review and completion of all Colorado 811 UNCC utility locate requests.

• Responds to requests from the CoB CRM system and BPD dispatch notifications.

• Various streetlighting control systems.

Coordinates monitors and inspects contracted traffic signal construction and maintenance work including but not limited to the following:

• Assists in the development and review of plans and specifications for the installation and upgrade of traffic signals and related traffic control devices.

• Interprets detailed construction plans and performs field layout of proposed installations or modifications as detailed on the plans.

• Anticipates materials needed to complete projects and obtains and distributes those materials to contractors in a timely manner.

• Coordinates with project managers engineers surveyors contractors and inspectors regarding work in progress.

• Identifies problems and makes appropriate field decisions as necessary to ensure materials are installed and constructed per specifications.

• Performs inspections to ensure completion in accordance with plans specifications codes and City design criteria.

• Responsible for entering all data associated with signal construction projects and assets into the Beehive asset management database system.

• Measures final installation quantities for payment finalization and confirms data provided for asbuilt documentation and provides all data to signal supervisor.

When designated in the absence of the Lead Signal Technician acts as primary contact for the signal technician work group to the signal supervisor. This includes prioritizing and assigning daily tasks setting work schedules providing work instruction and inspecting completed work.

• Plans prioritizes coordinates and instructs coworkers daytoday work.

• Observes coworkers performance gives daily instruction and input as well as provides input to supervisor for performance reviews.

• Monitors work in progress to pinpoint problems and to ensure organized and efficient work and a quality work product.

• Facilitates good communication with coworkers and the supervisor. This includes communicating direction and policies from supervisor to work group providing information and receiving feedback listening to and respecting input encouraging participation of coworkers in conversations and dealing directly with issues that arise.

• Ensures that equipment assigned to work group is maintained used and kept in a proper manner.

• Performs special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for performance of signal crew and work produced.

While performing work responding to requests for service and providing information/training regarding traffic signals frequently coordinates and communicates effectively with external and internal customers including the following:

• Members of the public including those frustrated or upset due to a problem or change involving traffic signals.

• Private contractors affecting or affected by traffic signals or traffic signal construction activity.

• Inspectors both internal and external to the City of Boulder.

• Other customers such as the Fire Department Boulder Valley School District and the University of Colorado.

Operates and maintains electronic equipment associated with the traffic signal computer system including but not limited to the following:

• Local intersection and central communication equipment including wireless and hardwire modes.

• Personal computers signal server and associated operating system(s).

• Test equipment including multi meters oscilloscopes Triplet tester and various proprietary equipment and software.

Responds to emergency traffic control device problems by investigating traffic signal system malfunctions replacing faulty parts and repairing damaged traffic control devices. This requires rotating on 24hour standby duty during nonnormal working hours and working effectively at night and in all weather conditions.

Maintains accurate written and computer records of work performed and materials and equipment used utilizing the Beehive computer database spreadsheets and word processing applications.

Keeps abreast of technical advances and emerging products in the constantly evolving traffic signal industry. Makes recommendations to the signal supervisor regarding material and equipment standards and helps develop product specifications for bid purposes.

Installs maintains and upgrades underpass bridge ornamental streetlights and other cityowned transportation lighting facilities.

Participates in and provides orientation and instruction to incoming employees. Participates in and provides feedback during interviews and performance evaluations.

Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring in public rightsofway indicating anticipated or needed maintenance and repairs.

Other:

• Performs related duties as to meet the needs of the city.

• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self others materials and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to City property.

• Responsible for knowing and complying with all City and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to effectively use personal computers and application programs.
• Ability to maintain accurate written work records.
• Ability to operate a variety of long handle manual and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to plan work activities to give and receive verbal instructions and to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to use a variety of electrical electronic and communications test equipment.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public in difficult situations.
• Skill and experience in coordinating personnel and projects.
• Valid Colorado Drivers license. Ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License with appropriate classifications and endorsements within six 6 months of hire date.
• ATSSA Work Site Traffic Control Supervisor training or ability to complete successfully within 12 months of hire date.
• To assure timely response to signal emergencies when on standby within three 3 months of completing probation and for the duration of employment in the position the successful applicant must reside within a fortyfiveminute drive of the Signal Shop at 5050 East Pearl Street.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of City of Boulder Standards and Design Criteria.
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Transportation.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Boulder.
• Graduate of recognized traffic signal technician apprenticeship program.
• IMSA Level III Traffic Signal certification.
• IMSA Level I or II Roadway Lighting Technician certification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in electrical electronics or related field; or equivalent of four 4 years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• Four 4 years experience in the installation operation maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems
• IMSA Level I and II Traffic Signal certification.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Traffic Signal Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Physical ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor daytime and nighttime environment in and around moving traffic requiring standing walking bending and kneeling. Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment as needed. Ability to regularly lift or exert up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift or exert up to 100 pounds. Ability to work 45 feet above the ground. Maximum body weight of 275 pounds throughout duration of employment in the position due to aerial lift equipment load limitations. Ability to use all required safety equipment. Frequent hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity to use hand and power tools and to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for frequent observing reading recording and interpreting information including ability to distinguish distinct color changes; frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with citizens and coworkers.

• Work Environment: Works primarily in an outdoor or enclosed vehicle environment. Frequently works in or adjacent to moving roadway traffic encountering noise dust and fumes. Frequently encounters adverse weather conditions darkness and mechanical/electrical/equipment hazards.

• Machines and Equipment Used: Traffic signal computer and related systems telecommunications systems traffic signal controllers and related systems hand tools power tools longhandled tools measuring devices multi meter oscilloscope communications test equipment underground utility locators personal computers and related peripherals telephone photocopy machine fax machine and other standard office equipment drafting tools digital cameras aerial boom and platform lift trucks and forklift.