JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #60: Traffic Signal Trainee or

Traffic Signal Technician I or II (DOE & DOQ)

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Traffic

WORK LOCATION: MOC

PAY CLASS: HIRING RANGE:

Traffic Signal Trainee - "I" $20.0061 - $31.1318/hour

Traffic Signal Technician I – "K" $23.1195 - $35.9903/hour

Traffic Signal Technician II - "M" $27.2132 - $42.2887/hour

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Open Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of duties including general cabinet, controller, conflict monitor maintenance, construction, operation and maintenance of traffic signals, school flashers, in-pavement lighting, and various Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including video, inductance, and microwave detection systems, radio, twisted pair, ethernet, and fiber communication systems, emergency vehicle preemption systems, maintenance of both portable and permanent dynamic message boards, and advanced traffic controllers. Working independently and under the supervision of a technical supervisor. Work includes: diagnosing troubleshooting and repairing complex electronic ITS and communications systems, evaluating equipment problems by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams, as well as diagnosing fiber optic cable splicing and repair. Contacts include law enforcement, utility companies, private contractors, and the public for the purposes of ensuring ITS equipment functions appropriately. Modifies or constructs new ITS equipment as required; to include aerial and underground work. Responds to emergency traffic signal problems in the field by investigating traffic controller system malfunctions, replacing faulty parts and reconstructing damaged equipment. This requires rotating 24-hour on-call stand-by duty.

Documents all work performed, including: listing cause of problem, corrective measures taken, replacement parts used, etc. This documentation is to be completed in hand-written and electronic form. Is generally alert to conditions and events occurring on city streets and rights-of-way and can respond accordingly. While performing job duties, takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Attendance at work and ability to meet "on-call" requirements are essential functions of this position.

Responds to NM811 "Call before you dig" one-calls, locating underground traffic signal related infrastructure

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and alcohol Testing Policy which includes pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Valid State driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Comprehensive knowledge of traffic control devices and working knowledge of the standards contained within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Job Description - Traffic Signal Trainee – "I" Pay Grade

Electrical and/or electronic experience

Must hold ATSSA Traffic Control Technician certification (or ATSSA Supervisor), or obtain within one year of employment; and

Must hold IMSA Traffic Signal Technician (Level 1) certification, or obtain within one year of employment

Successful completion of both the ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor; and IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 2 certifications; and the minimum 2 years' experience will qualify the employee for the Traffic Signal Technician I, with "K" Pay Grade

Job Description - Traffic Signal Technician I – "K" Pay Grade

A minimum of 2 years' experience in electronic maintenance of traffic control signal devices

Must hold ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification, or obtain within one year of employment; and

Must hold IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 2 certification, or obtain within one year of employment

Successful completion of the ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor; and minimum 4 years' experience; and IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 3, will qualify the employee for the Traffic Signal Technician II, with "M" Pay Grade

Job Description - Traffic Signal Technician II – "M" Pay Grade

A minimum of 4 years' experience in electronic maintenance of traffic control signal devices

Must hold ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certification

Must hold IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 2 certification

Must hold IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level 3 certification, or obtain within one year of employment

Preferred experience working with Econolite cabinets, controllers, communication devices and Centracs software.

Preferred experience installing and maintaining inductive, vehicle detection loops, Wavetronix, radar and camera detection systems.

Preferred temporary traffic control experience.

Preferred knowledge of local major and minor streets, the local traffic network and intersections.

Employee will participate in rotating 24-hour, On-call/ Stand-by schedule

Must be able to be at the Municipal Operations Center (MOC) within thirty (30) minutes after receiving a call

To be "On-Call", the employee must complete the following:

Must successfully pass at least two quarters of probationary evaluation; and

Must pass the Traffic Engineering Division On-Call Test; and

Must pass IMSA Traffic Signal Technician (Level 1) course exam

Must take city vehicle when "On-Call"

Must forward On-Call Phone calls to personal city cell phone

Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public. Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Miscellaneous hand and power tools, aerial boom truck, platform lift truck, utility locator, forklift, crane track, traffic control computer and related systems, specialty radio and electronic testing equipment, telephone, mobile radio, fax machine, personal computer, and calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Heavy physical labor may be required including pulling wire and lifting poles.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally walks in outside weather conditions and in the dark. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, in hazardous traffic conditions on busy streets and in moving traffic; and may be exposed to slippery, wet, and ice-cold conditions. The employee frequently works out of doors in inclement weather. Operates city vehicle in all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V