Virginia Department of Transportation · 12 hours ago
H2682 - Traffic Signal Tech Wage
Salem, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining traffic signals and ensuring their proper function. The Traffic Signal Technician will perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electronic traffic control devices while adhering to safety standards and VDOT policies.
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Responsibilities
Communicate effectively and provide customer service when dealing with VDOT employees, contractors, responders and members of the general public
Maintain a large number of traffic signals through ordinary maintenance, maintenance replacement and preventive maintenance programs
Conduct regularly scheduled checks of major signal components through use of a laptop computer communicating to central through a modem in the cabinet
Perform periodic preventative maintenance and inspections of electronic devices and related equipment for assigned program areas
Communicate effectively with the public concerning operations and problems with traffic signals
Communicate with the police department regarding traffic signal work and repairs
Respond to complaints and reported malfunctions of traffic signal and troubleshoot a wide variety of sophisticated electronic traffic control devices and equipment using frequency meters, volt meters, ohm meters, m 1QQ8'S and soldering tools
Install signal controllers using laptop computer to program timings into controller
Troubleshoot 170-control box using complex wiring schemes and various hand tools and metering devices to make repairs
Use MIST system to check timings and monitor signal systems
Identify intersections for timing and detector problems
Respond to 511 related activities as they are of an urgent, emergency nature requiring immediate response
Monitor and implement changes in traffic signal timings for system and isolated signal operations
Use laptop computer to program controllers and conflict
Monitor system problems and communicate with other system signals
Diagnose and repair electronic devices for assigned program areas
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to keep detailed and accurate records
Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple competing assignments
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
Knowledge of management systems to include timing plans, graphic design and computer use
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to physically perform hands-on inspections of signals, components, use required equipment, work at heights, in confined spaces, in proximity of moving traffic and in inclement weather
Ability to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to emergency situations within a specified period
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and testing equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals
Knowledge of a variety of traffic control devices, signal equipment and their operation
Knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and operations
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
A combination of training, experience or education in the electrical field or related field desired
Commercial Driver's License
IMSA Roadway Lighting certification desired
IMSA Traffic Signal Level I technician certification desired
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and VDOT rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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$1.9MKey Investors
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