Traffic Signal Electrician

Prince Albert - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview:

The City of Prince Albert is seeking a qualified candidate for the permanent position of Traffic Signal Electrician in the Public Works department.

The position installs removes troubleshoots and maintains all components of
signalized intersections. This includes electrical systems and microprocessor-based
controllers including relays wiring conflict monitors signal cables poles
communication modules underground conduits and vehicles detectors. The position
creates and maintains in-house traffic signal timing plans. The position works to
analyze and repair signalized intersections promptly in the case of knockdowns
outages or system faults.
This position is supervised by the Capital Projects Manager or designate.

Required Qualifications:

Possession of an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
Possession of a Saskatchewan Unrestricted Journeyperson Electrical License
Electrical license is tied to the City of Prince Albert as an Electrical Contractor
thus is required to have ability to assess and sign off on work in accordance to
the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License
Current drivers abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record
Possession or ability to complete Electrical Safety: Arc Flash & Shock program
based on the Canadian Standards Association

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Collects and maintains data for Signalized Intersections within the City of Prince
Albert GIS System.
Uses programs such as Synchro and SimTraffic to optimize traffic signal timing
plans.
Installs removes maintains and repairs traffic signal control equipment and
systems.
Installs maintains and removes all traffic signals traffic poles and any other
associated equipment.
Installs maintains repairs and/or removes all traffic signal underground
infrastructure including concrete piles rebar cages conduit cable pull boxes
and vehicle detection.
Coordination and supervision of local contractors City crews or Crowns to
complete tasks related to signalization projects such as directional drilling
concrete supply survey layout hydrovac excavation or planning power to traffic
signal infrastructure.
Provides analysis of post-construction activities including but not limited to: final
quantity calculations payment certificates and cost analysis for construction
tender estimates.
Monitors traffic operations and programs signal control phasing as required.
Maintains purchasing of all traffic signal equipment prepares requisitions and
submits to Out of Scope Manager for approval ensures all purchased items are
received and maintains maintenance records of all signals.
Responsible for organizing collecting processing and interpreting traffic
statistics and maintaining the equipment used to collect this data.
Ensure all traffic signals are installed repaired and maintained in accordance to
the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) IMSA (International
Municipal Signal Association) and CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
specifications.
Organize on-site meetings with local utility companies prior to construction and
maintenance procedures to ensure a safe work environment
Maintains and repairs various electrical and electronic equipment including
performing these duties at various heights using an aerial bucket ladder or
platform.
Responds to and resolves emergency maintenance issues regarding faulty signal
operations.
Sizes and installs electrical circuits including panels disconnects fuses
breakers wire size and type conduit protective devices switches receptacles
and related equipment needed to comply with the CEC (Canadian Electrical
Code) and/or NEC (National Electric Code).
Designs prepares and maintains wiring diagrams and builds electrical systems
as required using varying feeder voltages / locations / method of utilization
(Overhead or Underground Service).
Uses electrical systems to satisfy electrical requirements to install traffic signals
at intersections and ensures CEC and local SaskPower/TSASK CEC
interpretations (Supplementary Electrical Code delegated by SaskPower /
TSASK Authority) are met.
Troubleshoots and isolates faults in electrical and electronic systems and
removes and replaces faulty components.
Installs maintains and repairs electrical distribution systems up to 600 volts.
Which provides power to all Traffic Signal intersections and receives incoming
electrical feed from SaskPower.
Inspects work being performed by Traffic Signal Technicians with restricted
journeyman licenses will need to ensure that work is completed in accordance to
the CEC and signs off on their work before a permit is pulled from TSASK.
Uses and ensures adherence to proper work procedures safety standards
construction standards and other specifications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Overview:The City of Prince Albert is seeking a qualified candidate for the permanent position of Traffic Signal Electrician in the Public Works department.The position installs removes troubleshoots and maintains all components ofsignalized intersections. This includes electrical systems a...

Position Overview:

Required Qualifications:

Principle Duties & Responsibilities: