Traffic Services - Traffic Services Specialist I, II,III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Division Managers – Signs, Signals, and Lighting, to perform a variety of skilled work involved in the installation, construction, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of solid-state electronic/microprocessor based traffic control equipment and traffic control devices, associated equipment to include communication, detection, street marking, signage and street lighting related to transportation in accordance with applicable City and State codes.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Traffic Services Specialist I position exercises no technical oversight or supervision.
The Traffic Services Specialist II position will assist and train lower level employees with technical oversight but exercises no direct supervision.
The Traffic Services Specialist III position exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform preventive maintenance and installation of traffic signal equipment and regulatory, warning, construction, and guide signs as well as all pavement markings in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
Perform troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of traffic signal equipment, signs and pavement markings; assist in the installation, and modification of these assets and equipment.
Interpret blueprints, City maps, manuals, schematics, and street measurements when preparing sites for pavement markings, sign location and signal equipment written in English language.
Place channeling devices and warning signs for on-street work for lane closures and transitions in accordance with the TMUTCD.
Operate computer laptops and tablets with specialized software including but not limited to: traffic sign and signal management database, traffic sign making software proprietary signal software, and other applicable programs.
Operate various equipment including light and medium duty trucks with bucket lifts, hydraulic dump bed and lift gate, forklift, striping equipment, stripe remover, adhesive applicator, squeeze roll applicator, sign fabricator, letter cutter, banding tool, jack hammer, chain saw, parking meters, power tools, drill press, cutting torch, welder, and plasma cutter.
Operate various electronic test equipment and analyzers to include but not limited to: networking, copper and fiber optic installation troubleshooting equipment, radio, wide area network, and local area network.
Perform traffic counts with both video and/or radar and utilize traffic count software.
Install, maintain, and repair street light components.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform on-call duties independently with minimum supervision after a one (1) to six (6) month training period dependent on experience and position level.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles of occupational hazards, safe work practices specifically in traffic operations, electrical hazards, and safety typical of maintenance work i.e., lockout, tag out practices.
Electronic circuit troubleshooting, computer networking and IP addressing.
Practices, methods, and use of equipment, tools, and materials used in traffic operations, brush abatement and maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Operating characteristics of the City of Abilene Traffic Engineering & Operations Division and the TMUTCD.
Safe driving principles and practices as well as safe use of tools, equipment, and safety at elevated working positions.
Skill to:
Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to air compressor, portable generator, meters, test equipment, hand tools and, electric- powered tools, hand, and/or bench mounted.
Operate office equipment and technical equipment including but not limited to computer laptop, desktop, tablet, and signal controllers/equipment.
Utilize software to include but not limited to databases, spreadsheets, documents, and email.
Utilize technical programs for signal equipment, sign and marking equipment, and vehicle count and classification.
Operate a motor vehicle safely including bucket trucks with various boom lengths.
Ability to:
Perform on-call duties independently with minimum supervision after a six month training period.
Understand and accurately carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
Maintain and accurately complete daily and ongoing detailed records and reports for traffic signs and signals using a computerized management database.
Obtain knowledge of methods, materials, manuals, and equipment used in traffic services device maintenance and repair.
Learn to perform maintenance and repair of signals, signs and pavement markings.
Understand electronic fundamentals and troubleshoot electrical and