NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Signal and Street Lighting Technician
City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $91K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Signal and Street Lighting Technician to join the City of San Luis Obispo's Traffic Signals and Lighting Department. The role involves performing skilled electrical maintenance and repair tasks on traffic signals and street lighting systems, ensuring public safety through effective maintenance and operation of the equipment.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of skilled electrical and maintenance repair tasks to traffic signals (170 type controllers) and related electrical and electronic equipment
Performs maintenance repair tasks to City owned street light system
Installs, maintains and programs video detection system
Installs, maintains and repairs computerized traffic network
Plans and organizes comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for traffic signalized intersection equipment and City owned street lighting system
Inspects, tests, and cleans traffic signal equipment; re-lamps and cleans traffic signal heads; immediately corrects malfunctions of equipment
Receives, maintains, completes, and/or forwards a variety of records related to traffic signal/street lighting operations; prepares and forwards work orders and invoices on finished jobs
Verifies in-service signal timing against timing records; ensures proper operation of inter-connected signals to provide satisfactory traffic progression
Identifies and marks underground traffic signal conduits and wiring
Operates a variety of electronic and electrical testing equipment
Plans and constructs electrical circuits for traffic signals and street light systems including specialized equipment and controls
Contacts manufacturer regarding malfunctioning signal equipment; packages, ships, and/or receives equipment as needed
Restores, rebuilds, and refinishes signal/streetlight equipment; obtains bids from signal suppliers and orders parts and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels
Creates, updates, and maintains a variety of database files including inventory records using existing software programs; completes monthly reports and other reports and correspondence on word processor
Assists in preparation of signal maintenance/street lighting budget
May monitor and direct the work of City maintenance staff on a project lead basis
Attends seminars and training courses as required
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D
Four years experience in electrical or communication systems repair and maintenance, including one year of traffic signal maintenance
An equivalent combination of education and experience as well as certification as a journey level electrician
A valid class 'C' California Driver's License
Preferred
One year of experience with 170 type controllers and video detection systems is desirable
An International Municipal Signal Association Certificate - Level II is highly desirable
Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). The City participates only in the medicare portion of Social Security.
Health: the City has a cafeteria plan for health, dental and vision insurance and contributes towards medical insurance. Employees may choose from several health insurance options. There are also two dental plans to choose from.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: group term life and AD&D insurance is provided for all regular employees. The amount of coverage varies depending on the classification. Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Vacation: employees receive 12 days per year increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Holidays: employees receive 12-13 days per year depending on the classification.
Sick Leave: employees receive 12 days per year.
Administrative Leave: is a benefit available to management employees. The number of administrative leave hours varies depending on the classification.
Flexible Work Schedule: is available to many positions within the City organization.
Long Term Disability Insurance: is available for regular employees. The amount of benefit and contribution by employee varies by classification.
Deferred Compensation: is available for employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to supplement retirement.
Wellness Program: offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being.
Employee Assistance Program: a counseling and consultation service designed to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.
Flexible Benefits Program: available to help employees save taxes on: (1) Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions, (2) Unreimbursed/ uncovered medical expenses, and (3) Dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $1500 annually for job-related educational costs is available to employees who have passed probation.
Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP): incentives are available for employees who voluntarily participate in alternative forms of transportation to and from work.
Computer Purchase Program: interest-free loans to employees who have passed probation and who purchase computers for personal use with City approved software configuration.
Professional Association for City Employees (PACE): voluntary organization for professional development training classes, monthly membership meetings with a variety of speakers, and social functions designed to facilitate interaction with employees from all departments in a relaxed setting away from work.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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