Class Title: Traffic Signal Technician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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1 Class Title: LSA Status: Non-Exempt BRIE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of the City s traffic control devices. This is accomplished by performing traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance and repair; installing and maintaining fiber optic equipment; performing signal installations and programming; and ensuring proper traffic signal operation. Other duties include maintaining knowledge of current advances within the field; training employees; and interacting with other City employees and citizens. ESSENTIAL UNCTIONS: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. S Sedentary L Light M Medium H Heavy V Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to 10 Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to # Code Essential unctions 1 H Performs traffic signal and roadway lighting maintenance and repair by completing scheduled maintenance and repair; and completing emergency repairs as needed. 2 H Installs and maintains fiber optic equipment by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic equipment, video equipment, and systems utilizing sophisticated electronic test equipment. 3 M Performs signal installations and programming by installing traffic signals, school flashers, and flood warning devices; replacing major components; and programming controllers. 4 L Ensures proper traffic signal operation by manually controlling signals for special functions like: unusual circumstances such as vehicle damage and emergency traffic control during natural disasters. 5 L Updates technical knowledge of current advances within the field by receiving training on all aspects of work areas including: fiber optics, new products, and how to troubleshoot and perform repairs correctly. 6 L Trains employees by ensuring that all new Level I employees can properly maintain and repair small problems in cabinets and change bulbs in field signals. Page 1

2 JOB REQUIREMENTS: ormal Education / Knowledge Experience Certification and Other Requirements Reading Math Writing Managerial Budget Responsibility Supervisory / Organizational Control Complexity Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills JOB REQUIREMENTS Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Over four years up to and including six years. Valid Class A Driver's License, International Municipal Signal Association Workzone, International Municipal Signal Association I, and International Municipal Signal Association Roadway Lighting I Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and selfstudy. Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Receives direction: The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with some discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is reviewed upon completion. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees. Work requires analysis and judgement in accomplisinhg diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Discussion Occasional: 20% or less of work time. Page 2

3 OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy X Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to 10 Exerting lbs. frequently, or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time. = requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time. R=Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs. This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUENCY DESCRIPTION Standing O Observing operations Sitting O Driving, operating computer, and observing operations Walking To and from vehicles on job site Lifting O Components and equipment Carrying O Components and equipment Pushing/Pulling O Components and equipment Reaching O Components and equipment Handling O Components and equipment ine Dexterity Equipment operation, testing, fiber optic work, and soldering Kneeling At signal cabinets Crouching At signal cabinets Crawling R In confined spaces Bending or components and equipment Twisting or components and equipment Climbing Ladders Balancing On ladders Vision C Observing operations Hearing C Observing operations Talking C Communication with co-workers and the public oot Controls Equipment operation Other (Specify) Page 3

4 MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS: Bucket truck, lift truck, sizzor lift, fork lift, back hoe, trencher, jack hammer, concrete saw, electrical tools, power tools, hand tools, electronic test equipment, fusion splicer, printer, computer and related software ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS: D=Daily W=Several Times Per Week M=Several Times Per Month S=Seasonally N=Never HEALTH AND SAETY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTORS PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Mechanical Hazards D Respiratory Hazards D Office Environment Chemical Hazards W Extreme Temperatures D Warehouse Electrical Hazards D Noise and Vibration D Shop ire Hazards W Wetness/Humidity D Vehicle Explosives N Physical Hazards N Outdoors X Communicable Diseases N Other (see 2 below) Physical Danger or Abuse D Other (see 1 below) N (1) N/A (2) N/A PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, high intensity vest, jacket, safety harnesses, electrically insulated hand tools, ear protection, and respirator NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C=Continuously 2/3 or more of the time =requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O=Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R=Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N=Never Never occurs NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Time Pressure Emergency Situation requent Change of Tasks Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Tedious or Exacting Work Noisy/Distracting Environment Other (see 3 below) (3) N/A O O N Page 4

5 SIGNATURE REVIEW AND COMMENTS: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. I have reviewed this job description and received a copy Signature of Employee Date Page 5