Traffic Control And Lighting Technician Trainee
Traffic Control And Lighting Technician Trainee
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$ 56185 - 79058
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Job Description
THE POSITION
To perform entry level electronic electro-mechanical microprocessor control and electrical work in the installation maintenance and repair of traffic signals street lighting and parking revenue control equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level. Incumbents perform the less difficult work and are considered to be in a training status. They receive direct supervision and are not expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to the journey level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the Traffic Control and Lighting Supervisor and direct technical supervision may be provided by higher level Technicians.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Under supervision to learn to:
- Inspect street lighting traffic signal controls and auxiliary equipment; diagnose malfunctions; adjust and replace electronic electrical and mechanical components; relamp traffic signals and street lights.
- Repair replace or modify signal head components controllers relays switches fuses timers and cabinet parts.
- Perform street cut operations at designated signal locations.
- Set out barricades and traffic cones and re-route traffic as necessary for safe operations.
- Investigate complaints and reports of parking revenue control equipment malfunctions; adjust repair or remove defective equipment; make field repairs of damaged equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electronic electro-mechanical and microprocessor controlled parking control equipment; perform preventative maintenance and testing.
- Maintain schematic operations manuals and problem and repair logs on related parking equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Work is sometimes performed at heights and during bad weather.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Methods materials tools and practices used in the repair of electronic electrical and mechanical devices.
- Principles of solid state electronics and high voltage electricity.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions required
in electrical and electronic work.
Ability to:
- Understand and interpret written and oral instructions.
- Read blueprints wiring diagrams and electronic circuit diagrams.
- Prepare simple reports.
- Perform work at heights and during bad weather conditions.
- Use and care for tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing electronic electrical and mechanical devices.
- Work nights weekends and holidays as necessary to resolve emergency problems.
Experience:
Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and solid state electronic computers or related equipment.
Education:
Specialized training in solid state electronics. One year of college level electronics training or equivalent military electronic training may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should besubmittedwith your application andwill beat the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications:
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Residency Requirement:
Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.
Probationary Period:
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mailfrequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete andsubmitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filingdeadline;Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in theduties area of theWork Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the informationin the Work Experience section.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degreesshouldbesubmittedonlinewith your application.Proof of educationwill beat time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered indeterminingeligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Ifyourerequesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must besubmittedonlinewith your application oremailedto the Employment Officeby the final filing deadline.Informationregardingthe use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
Applicantsare responsible forattaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) The questionslocatedat the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam.Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates educationtrainingand experience. The exam score willdetermineyour ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note:
Responses to the T&E questionsmustbesubmittedonline; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
A resume willnotsubstitute for the informationin the T&E questions.
3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Control and Lighting Technician Traineeexamination.
4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their applicationforwardedto the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications asstatedon the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
5.Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/ fingerprinting;review by Human Resources a pre-employmentmedical examcontrolled substance and / or alcohol test andpossessany required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT contact Live Applicant Support at .
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at an email to;or
Call the Human Resources Department at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
