Traffic Signal Technician Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

About Us

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.

The Role

The Traffic Signal Technician performs semi-skilled work of routine to moderate difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment, primarily in field locations.

The ideal candidate for the role will have college courses in electricity or construction, and one year of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals or similar electrical equipment.

Salary and Hiring Bonus

This position is a Grade 313 with an annual salary between $49,446-$74,169.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Regular status position’s offer:

The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%.

Responsibilities

Assists in construction and maintenance of signalized intersections including installation of underground conduit, pull boxes, traffic signal cabinets, intelligent transportation system (ITS) equipment, concrete foundations, signal poles, mast arms, luminaires, signal heads and terminal boxes.

May learn to assist ITS Technicians in operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, replacing and repairing malfunctioning fiber optic, wireless communication system devices, closed circuit television cameras, dynamic message signs, electronic and computer equipment.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance at signalized intersections to include inspecting, repairing, replacing and testing signal control equipment and field equipment to ensure proper operation, condition, and alignment of equipment.

Assists in performing modifications and operational tests in the shop on traffic signal cabinets received for stock or field installation; completes and files completed test forms.

Locates and marks underground traffic signal and fiber communication lines and equipment citywide at signalized intersections for blue stake requests.

Repairs or replaces equipment in the field on an emergency basis due to storm or accident damage, faulty equipment, burned out lamps or other electrical or equipment problems.

Assists in modernizing or revamps existing intersections by installing new equipment while traffic signals are still in operation.

Operates construction and maintenance equipment such as platform trucks, bucket trucks, concrete saws, underground piercing drills and electrical test meters.

Installs overhead signs, banners and lights for other departments.

Places barricading and traffic control devices to provide for a safe work environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

College courses in electricity or construction, and one year of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals or similar electrical equipment.

Knowledge of:
The tools, equipment and general practices of construction
The hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in working with electricity and in working in and along the roadways
The methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment
Operate various types of construction and maintenance equipment

Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work from plans and drawings
Perform preventive maintenance program procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the…


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