The fundamental reason this classification
exists is to perform highly skilled technical work in the installation, repair,
and maintenance of the City of Montgomery’s electronic traffic control devices
and computerized control and communication systems. Work
requires a broad range of electronics technical knowledge and is performed with
considerable independence of judgment. Primary work responsibilities may
include: monitoring traffic from the Traffic
Management Center (TMC); installing and programming electronic traffic
control devices and supporting equipment; responding to service requests and
calls; and performing diagnostic checks and repairs to electronic traffic
control devices, fiber optic cables, and supporting equipment. The ITS Technician I is distinguished from
the ITS Technician II in that the ITS Technician II serves as the lead worker
onsite and typically performs more complex technical duties. The ITS
Technician I receives technical guidance from the Electronic Technician II and
receives supervision from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Manager.
Associate’s
degree in Electronics from an accredited technical school and one (1) year of
experience in electronic equipment repair and/or traffic signal equipment
repair.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within two
years of employment, a Traffic Signals Level 1 Certification from the IMSA
(International Municipal Signal Association). Must possess a valid Alabama
driver’s license and insurable driving record as needed to operate City
vehicles.Must be able to attend
specialized training or classes as needed to maintain or increase skills and
update equipment.Must be willing to be
on call for 24 hours a day/seven days a week at least once a month.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical
ability to lift from 50 to 150 pounds (assisted or unassisted) such as the
traffic controller cabinet. Physical ability to stand,
stoop, bend and crouch as needed to make repairs, replacements or adjustments
to equipment. Physical ability to distinguish
between colors as needed to differentiate between color-coded wires and signal
lights in order to make repairs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work
is performed in a variety of uncontrolled work environments including but not
limited to: at heights up to 50 feet above ground, in unkempt areas with tall
weeds and exposure to local wildlife, and in close proximity to heavy traffic
traveling at speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour. Work is performed in a variety
of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to include extreme heat,
cold, rain, and lightning. Work will require some overtime, night, weekend, and
holiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty.