Traffic Systems Technician I or II - Del Rio Traffic Section

Traffic Systems Technician I or II - Del Rio Traffic Section - (2400508) Position Information Would you like to have the opportunity to improve our effectiveness of our highway transportation system?, Does improving the safety of our highway and making a positive impact on the traveling public in our community sound appealing to you?, Are you interested in learning the maintenance and operations of traffic signals? TxDOT’s Laredo District is looking for a Traffic Systems Technician based in Del Rio, TX.
We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.
If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Salary Range for each position level Traffic Systems Tech I A15, $35,976- $55,045 Traffic Systems Tech II A17, $39,976- $61,399 **The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 35,976.
00 Maximum Salary: 61,399.
00 Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Locations: Del Rio Area Engr/Maint Sect 319 E GIBBS ST Del Rio 78840 Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.
In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.
gov) Position Description Performs entry-level and/or routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems.
Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel.
Work may require contact with governmental and private entities.
Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties Traffic Systems Tech I: • Assists in gathering background information for traffic and signal tort claims.
• Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
• Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing 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.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Learns to install, maintain and replace TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors communication devices/systems.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
Traffic Systems Tech II: • Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items.
• Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and/or repairs electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection and/or illumination systems.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduled projects Minimum Qualifications Traffic System Tech I: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: NONE Traffic Systems Tech II: Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: One year Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have class A-CDL drivers license at time of application.
Competencies Traffic Systems Tech I: • Communicate effectively • Work with electricity up to 600 volts • Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.
) • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures • The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system • Traffic flow principles and procedures • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices • Electrical construction procedures • Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips • Maintaining a safe working environment Traffic System Tech II: • Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals • Traffic flow principles and procedures • Digital data communications and closed circuit television systems • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes • Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Traffic Systems Tech I or II: • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions • Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals • Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device • Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs • Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling • Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction • Standing-prolonged periods of time • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another • Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.
151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Job Posting: Feb 7, 2024, 4:19:24 PM Unposting Date: Ongoing State Job Title/s: Engineering Technician II, Engineering Technician III State Job Code/s: 2123, 2124 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans.
To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.
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Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable.
The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
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gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information