Intelligent Transportation System Technician II - Temporary, Full-Time

JOB POSITION #212: Intelligent Transportation System Technician II – Temporary, Full-Time
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 DEPARTMENT: Public Works
WORK LOCATION: MOC HIRING RANGE: $21.00 / Hourly
DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Full-Time
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: December 17, 2014

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Performs technical level installations, repair and preventative maintenance of electrical and electronic components of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment.
This is a skilled technician level responsible for diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of ITS equipment.
Working independently and under the supervision of a technical supervisor. Work includes: diagnosing trouble shooting and repairing complex electronic ITS and communications systems, evaluating equipment problems by interpreting blue prints, schematics and wiring diagrams, as well as diagnosing fiber optic cable splicing and repair.
Contacts include law enforcement, utility companies, private contactors, and the public for the purposes of ensuring ITS equipment functions appropriately.
Modifies or constructs new ITS equipment as required; to include both 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 both in writing and using the traffic control inventory system (VIMMS).
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.
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 to 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 Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual.
A minimum of three years experience in electronic maintenance of traffic control devices.
IMSA Traffic Signal Level I or higher.
Must have a telephone at residence and be on 24 hour call; must be able to be at the Municipal Operations Center within thirty minutes after receiving a call.
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.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Miscellaneous hand and power tools, aerial boom truck, platform lift truck, utility locator, fork lift , crane truck, 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 required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; and 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 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 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 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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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