Traffic Signal Field Technician

Committed to the safe and reliable transportation of people throughout all modes of transportation, Yunex Traffic develops software and hardware solutions to enhance road safety, improve traffic flows and help cities to effectively handle their transportation infrastructure. While Yunex is a well-established player in the traffic controller, traffic management and traffic service market, we are a true innovation leader when it comes to implementing connected vehicle technology – being the backbone of safe self-driving vehicles. Many signature customers across the US like Miami, Seattle, New York City or Tampa believe in us. While Yunex prides itself of being a high pace, fast growing business, we still lead to maintain a balanced and forward-thinking working atmosphere.

 

Yunex Traffic is seeking a Traffic Signal Field Technician to join our project team in Miami, Florida and to be part of a team of engineers and technicians upgrading the existing traffic infrastructure of almost 3000 intersections to the latest controller and central traffic control technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and upgrade of traffic signals and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) equipment. The work can include related maintenance repair, and ongoing operation works. Qualified applicants will have excellent troubleshooting skills working with a wide range of traffic signal and ITS equipment. The traffic signal technician will work independently and as part of a team to provide optimum levels of service to Yunex Traffic’s customers.

 

What you'll be doing:

• Installs, configures, maintains and troubleshoots a wide variety of traffic signal equipment components and devices, such as traffic signal controllers, MMU’s, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g. inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards and racks, pedestrian crossing indicators, etc.
• Performs repair, removal, and replacement of traffic signal controllers and other equipment.
• Set’s up traffic control in high and low speed environments.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs cabinet wiring and intersection wiring.
• Completes reports and performs communications in accordance with company policy and local practices.
• Reports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoots and Isolates of faults in units or components
• Provides periodic on-call services
• Field test of units or components; tests devices to ensure they work correctly.
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following established procedures.

 

Who you are:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required
• Minimum 3-5 years of recent, verifiable experience as a traffic signal maintenance technician
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher
• FDOT approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification
• Journeyman Electrician License beneficial (Miami Dade County or Reciprocating County)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, traffic signal plans/specifications and procedure manuals
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be able to move supplies and equipment of up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able and willing to work at heights typically associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights
• Must be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exam and drug test
• May be required to get bucket truck operator certification
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Able to read and interpret plans
• Knowledge of Miami Dade County Traffic Signal and Specs Standards
• Basic knowledge of NEC standards

 

Prefered Requirements

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing CCTV and MVDS units and DMS signs.
• Component level board repair experience.

 

Physical Requirments

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee should be able to move supplies/equipment up 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work at heights typically associated with repair, installation, and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights. Employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, able to pull cables. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

 

Why Yunex Traffic?

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