Traffic Signals Technician (Engineering Technician II)

Description / Position Overview

Traffic Signals Technician (Engineering Technician II)

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Engineering Technician II to the Signals Maintenance & Constructiion team! As an Engineering Technician II, you will construct, maintain, and repair traffic signals. You will also ensure that signals are constructed according to the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and City Engineering standards and specifications.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PERA Retirement
• Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
• Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
• Medical Management Programs
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care
• HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Read more about our many benefits at:

Hourly Salary: $28.54 - $34.27

Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt

Work Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM, with four (4) 10-hour workdays. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, depending on the crew assignment after hire. This position also requires availability for rotating callouts.

As an Engineering Technician II for Signals Maintenance & Construction, you will:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair traffic signal device malfunctions; evaluate equipment problems by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Coordinate with outside contractors, locating services, and other agencies, including Colorado Springs Utilities
• Establish schedules for projects; estimate time, materials, and equipment; order materials; and complete work orders
• Respond to, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve inquires and complaints regarding traffic control systems and peripheral equipment
• Conduct traffic control activities to ensure worksite safety
• Complete complex testing and repairs to traffic controls, intelligent traffic systems, and fiber optic interconnects
• Ensure proper implementation of traffic control plans submitted by private contractors and City agencies involving construction in the City right-of-way
• Maintain logs and records relating to project activities
• Monitor construction activity and traffic control in construction zones
• Notify agencies of compliance standards
• Testify in court on a variety of traffic-related cases
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and applications of transportation and traffic engineering
• Methods and techniques of data collection and analysis
• Principles and applications of traffic and pedestrian safety
• Methods and techniques used in the design of traffic signal plans

Ability to:

• Conduct a variety of traffic studies and analyze resulting data
• Coordinate various special events to ensure traffic and public safety
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years of full-time engineering technology experience related to the area of assignment
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess, or obtain within 12-months of hire, IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Level II Signal Certification
• An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in electrical/electronic engineering or a related field OR completion of an electronics trade school
• ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) or equivalent traffic control certification

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Additional Information

Please contact Jamie Garcia at ... for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Field Environment

Extreme Temperature

Occasionally

Wetness and Humidity

Occasionally

Respiratory Hazards

Occasionally

Noise and Vibrations

Often

Physical Hazards

Often

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Often

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Occasionally

The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.