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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Traffic Systems Specialist I or II with Dallas Signal Shop

Mesquite, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $76K/yr

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II to join their Dallas District Signal Shop. The role involves maintaining traffic signals, roadway illumination, and school flashers, as well as inspecting construction methods of contractors and performing specialized work in the repair and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located

Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements

May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks

Operates and maintains complex electronic test equipment to repair and test electronic traffic systems

Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck

Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replaces controllers and other electronic devices

Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field

Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Inventories supplies and equipment in shop

Qualification

Electrical troubleshootingTraffic management systemsElectronic repair techniquesCommercial Class 'A' CDLUsing electronic test equipmentMaintaining effective relationshipsSafety standards complianceUsing handPower tools

Required

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies

2 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance for Traffic Systems Specialist I

3 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance for Traffic Systems Specialist II

Valid driver's license

Must obtain a Commercial Class 'A' Driver's License or have obtained a CDL 'A' License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment

Safety Impact Certificate

Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located

Operates and maintains complex electronic test equipment to repair and test electronic traffic systems

Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replaces controllers and other electronic devices

Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field

Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

Subject to noise

Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment