Traffic Signal Technician #OC-1445-2762

3. Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

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Maintains and operates the City’s traffic control system; Monitors the installation and performance of traffic signals and system equipment; Tests and implements timing plans and patterns; Performs periodic routine testing and maintenance of traffic signals and system equipment;  Performs emergency repairs;  Evaluates the performance of the System relative to specific routes and intersections; Prepares various reports and studies on the operation of traffic control equipment; Participates in legal depositions and appears in court as a subject matter expert on intersection operation, phasing and sequencing; Keeps daily logs of all repairs, adjustments and preventative maintenance performed by intersection or as required;    Maintains inventory of traffic equipment, and reports conditions, supply and replacement needs to Traffic Engineer;  Provides budgetary estimates for on-going maintenance and future expansion of traffic control signals and the System;  Responds to inquiries from other City Departments and the public; Assists Traffic Engineer with coordination of System operations; Prepares, reports on and assists with development of annual traffic count program and area specific traffic counts; Conducts area specific traffic counts and performs manual turning movement counts; Supervises traffic utility personnel and other employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of traffic equipment; Monitors, inspects, troubleshoots and reports on work performed by contractors, maintenance firms, and consultants on traffic control equipment;   Responds to emergencies related to the malfunction of traffic control equipment; Assists with management of street light inventory, prepares work orders, performs repairs and equipment maintenance; May operate a platform or bucket truck; Performs other related work as required.

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of traffic engineering, and working knowledge and ability to operate all components of a traffic signal cabinet within the City’s computerized closed loop traffic system; The ability to understand and interpret complex technical materials, including:  traffic signal plans, timing and phasing diagrams, time-space diagrams, speed and delay analysis, communication systems, computer interface equipment, test procedures and evaluation procedures for traffic control equipment as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors, fellow employees, public officials and the general public; The candidate should also possess appropriate written and oral communication skills; Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency repairs is required;  Must be available to respond to 24-hour emergency situations and assign personnel to respond to emergency situations;  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; Word and Outlook; Excel preferred.

Must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license with a good driving history.

In order to verify possession of the appropriate Driver’s License and good driving history, applicants will now be required to provide the H.R. Office with a Driving History Report that is less than 30 days old. Only reports generated by the Department of Motor Vehicle will be accepted. This information will be specifically requested of the applicants at the time that a conditional offer is made. In the event that a report is not supplied within (7) seven days or the H.R. Director deems your driving history to be poor, the conditional offer may be rescinded.

Successful completion of International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification and Flagger/Work Zone Safety Certification approved by Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) the next time that the course is offered after being hired. Additional training will be required on the City’s closed loop system.

 Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements 

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

 

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)	OCCASIONALLY (O)				FREQUENTLY (F)	CONSTANTLY (C)
0 % of Shift	1-33% of Shift				34-66% of Shift	67-100% of Shift
Working Conditions	N	O	F	C	Working Conditions	N	O	F	C
Physical Demands					Depth Perception			X
Standing			X		Color Distinction			X
Walking			X		Peripheral Vision			X
Sitting		X			Driving		X
Lifting		X			Physical Strength:
Carrying		X			Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)		X
Pushing		X			Light Work (-20 lbs.)		X
Pulling		X			Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)		X
Climbing		X			Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)		X
Balancing		X			Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)	X
Stooping		X			Environmental Conditions
Kneeling		X			Cold (50 degrees F or less)		X
Crouching		X			Heat (90 degrees F or more)		X
Crawling	X				Temperature Changes		X
Reaching		X			Wetness		X
Handling		X			Humidity		X
Grasping		X			Extreme Noise or Vibration		X
Twisting		X			Exposure to Chemicals	X
Feeling		X			Exposure to Gases and Fumes		X
Talking			X		Exposure to Unpleasant Odors		X
Hearing			X		Exposure to bodily fluids	X
Repetitive Motion		X			Exposure to dampness		X
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination				X	Confinement to Small or Restricting Area	X
Visual Acuity/Near				X	Mechanical Hazards		X
Visual Acuity/Far			X		Physical danger or abuse		X

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.