Traffic Signals Technician I (TPW Arterial Management)
Core
Installs, programs, repairs, inspects, and maintains traffic signal equipment and associated electronic components to ensure safe traffic control.
Role type
Traffic Signal Technician
Builds
Traffic signal infrastructure (poles, arms, cameras, cables) for the City of Austin
Domain
Municipal transportation infrastructure / Electrical systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Installing and repairing traffic signal equipment, reading engineering plans and blueprints, operating hydraulic or aerial bucket trucks, connecting power lines and cables, troubleshooting electronic components, using hand tools and multi-meters
Preferred skills
IMSA certification, experience installing underground and aerial cable, experience working in severe weather conditions, experience using computers to troubleshoot signal issues
Technologies
Multi-meter, electronic testing equipment, laptop, two-way radios
Responsibilities
Install, splice, remove, and test wiring and electronic components; operate and maintain electronic testing equipment; check, clean, and service equipment; set up and operate aerial bucket trucks; log and report work progress and materials
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC