Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician (Trainee & Full-Performance)

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The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is hiring an Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician to perform skilled work for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including traffic signal construction, installation, repair, and maintenance. Technicians primarily support the electrical and electronic maintenance repair work of over 300 intersections including streetlights at all times of day, and a multitude of ITS equipment and support devices.

Under general supervision, the Electrical/Traffic Signal Technician performs entry to journey level work in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical and electronic ITS components, including traffic signal control devices, various communication devices and roadway lighting equipment. Work includes the usage of multiple computer programs and applications to ensure the proper operation of traffic signals, streetlights, pedestrian crosswalks, emergency flashers, vehicle detectors, traffic cameras, school flashers and uninterruptable power supplies. This is the first level in a two-level multi-grade career ladder.

Specific duties for each level include:

ITS Technician Trainee: 

• Performing entry-level work for the routine installation, repair, and maintenance of ITS equipment, traffic signal, and streetlight devices;
• Troubleshooting device operational performance to determine and confirm correction procedure, including implementing operational correction procedures to maintain proper performance of field devices;
• Adjusting field device settings to assist system operational diagnose work; and
• Following Virginia Work Area Protection Manual to establish proper work zone, working near traffic, cramped spaces, and using aerial bucket trucks within established work zones.

ITS Technician I: 

• Performing journey-level work for the routine installation, repair, and maintenance of ITS equipment, traffic signal, and streetlight devices including using heavy equipment such as an aerial truck;
• Conducting routine field inspections to determine functionality of equipment and investigating complaints regarding outages and brightness levels of streetlights;
• Performing preventive maintenance to streetlight and traffic control equipment such as pulling cables and ensuring all safety requirements are met; 
• Reconstructing and refurbishing traffic signal equipment or defective electrical equipment; including advising management if continued inoperability of equipment could pose a safety hazard;  
• Consulting with traffic operations staff or vendor representatives to identify and resolve technical problems;
• Setting and removing temporary traffic control signage, cones, and barricades to safely complete installations and repairs; and 
• Utilizing a work order system to generate reports and review performance data on traffic signals and streetlights. 

ITS Technician II:

• Performing highly skilled senior-level work for the installation, repair, and maintenance of signalized intersections and a wide variety of traffic signal devices including controllers, cabinets, signal heads, vehicle loops, detection systems, emergency pre-empt equipment, video equipment, and flashing beacons; 
• Investigating high-level complaints and troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, or modifying traffic signal and/or streetlight equipment based upon customer feedback; 
• Performing electrical system wiring and installations, such as handholes and junction boxes, pulling overhead and underground cables, and locating conduits, cables, and other underground devices; 
• Evaluating and participating in the design and construction tests of new equipment, including inspecting and testing equipment installed by contractors, and providing documented feedback to manager; and 
• Conducting preventive maintenance for overhead signals, cabinets, school flashers, and a variety of other ITS devices to ensure all safety requirements are met. 

The ideal candidate for all levels will possess:

• Technical expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of streetlight and traffic signal systems, and other electronic control devices. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in an operational environment where emergency response is a key component; and
• A proven track record of successfully working within a team, superior