The City of San Diego ยท 1 week ago
Traffic Signal Technician
The City of San Diego is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician II who will install, modify, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems and related equipment. This role involves training semiskilled workers, operating city vehicles, and maintaining accurate work records.
ConstructionGovernmentIndustrial EngineeringPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Install, modify, maintain and repair wiring in conduits, signal heads, controllers, vehicle detectors, solid state components and digital signal equipment and special illuminations in connection with traffic signals
Assist in the design, construction and modification of special control and test equipment for traffic signal repair
Train semiskilled workers and apprentices
Drive and operate City vehicles needed to perform work
Make daily work reports
Keep accurate records
Testify in court and give depositions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology AND three years of full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below
Successful completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program, which must include a minimum of four college-level courses in electronics AND two years full-time journey-level electrician experience as described in the notes below
Five years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level electrician as described in the notes below
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire
Some positions will require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate within six months from the date of hire which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego
Some positions will require a Crane Operator Certification issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or equivalent organization recognized by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of San Diego
Preferred
Experience working with fiber optics
Entry-level programming skills in Basic, Pascal or C+
Experience in logic circuit design and implementation
Experience in repairing or modifying Intel-based PC-related platforms
Benefits
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Company
The City of San Diego
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