Traffic Signal Technician

Final date to receive applications: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met. Applications are reviewed weekly. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.THE POSITION:

Come help the City of Hayward develop and maintain a high-quality traffic signal system that supports the safety of the traveling public. Under general direction from the Transportation Manager, the Traffic Signal Technician performs a variety of tasks involving the maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and testing of traffic signals, controllers, and street lighting systems.

The Traffic Signal Technician may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level clerical staff as necessary. Duties include installation, adjustment, testing, inspecting, and maintaining traffic signals, controllers, cabinets and streetlights; conducting regular monthly preventative maintenance inspections and associated repair of traffic signals and streetlight equipment; diagnosing malfunctions and perform necessary repairs, such as pole knockdowns and traffic timing problems, and responding to citizen inquires and log activities on a daily basis.

You are:

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication and collaborative skills, while demonstrating the ability to work with initiative in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and thoroughness to all procedures will be crucial in day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of traffic signal systems with a IMSA Level 2 certification or greater.

If you are passionate about enhancing traffic signals, street lighting, and serving the public, and you possess the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply and become a key member of our team and making a meaningful impact on our community.

What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, adjusts, tests, inspects, and maintains traffic signals, controllers, cabinets and streetlights.
• Conducts regular monthly preventive maintenance inspections and associated repair of traffic signals and streetlight equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs necessary repairs, such as pole knockdowns and traffic signal timing problems.
• Adjusts detector loops and changes and repairs traffic signal heads.
• Maintains records related to reported malfunctions and repairs to streetlights.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and log activities on a daily basis.
• Provides recommendations for street lighting, traffic signal operational and maintenance improvements.
• Conduct night surveys for streetlights, reports outages, and makes recommendations for improved lighting as needed. Paint traffic signal and streetlight equipment.
• Assists contractor with the installation of new traffic signals. Coordinates work with on-call streetlight and/or signal consultant.
• Re-lamps streetlights and traffic signals.
• Operates testing and measurement equipment.
• Completes emergency repairs during or after normal working hours.
• Assists other staff members with related work as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Link to full job description:Class Specifications | Traffic Signal Technician | Class Spec Details ()

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance and repair techniques for electronic and electrical components and circuitry.
• Methods used in problem-solving and troubleshooting to resolve complex electrical, electronic, and traffic signal computer networking problems.
• Safe operation and maintenance of bucket truck, hand and power tools, light equipment, heavy motorized equipment, welders and torches.
• Methods and techniques used in traffic control and related safety procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, City and departmental regulations, codes, policies and procedures.
• Safety regulations and practices applicable to electrical equipment.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Follow detailed and technical written or verbal instructions.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, manuals and sketches related to traffic…