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• Performs preventative maintenance, conducts walking surveys and visual checks of signal hardware.
• Changes various types of street and traffic lights.
• Inspects in street traffic signal loops and reseals as needed.
• Makes minor repairs or adjustments to traffic signal hardware.
• Performs basic cabinet maintenance.
• Assists with and makes minor repairs to traffic signals.
• Assist with repairs, installs, and maintains traffic loops.
• Maintains all signal timing records stored in cabinets.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools.
• Utilizes aerial lifts to perform required maintenance and repair of devices and equipment.
• Responds to maintenance and replacement of streetlights and traffic signals.
• Assists with the maintenance of all City owned streetlights, parking lot lighting, and school flashers.
• Maintains records and logs of daily activities; prepares reports as necessary.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on traffic controllers’ operations and timing plans.
• Responds to maintenance and repair emergency situations as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Coordinates signal operations; troubleshoots, maintains, and oversees traffic signal installation.
• Repairs, installs, and maintains flashing school, pedestrian, and stop sign equipment or related.
• Performs skilled electrical and electronic work on traffic signal and related equipment; adjusts and replaces electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Inspects, removes, and repairs streetlights and auxiliary equipment such as control boxes, light fixtures, lamps, and circuitry.
• Prepares reports and maintains schematic drawings, operations manuals, accurate work records, and problem and repair logs on related equipment.
• Assists Traffic Engineer in the design of localized traffic signal systems.
• Performs field inspections of electrical work in new, modified, or relocated traffic signal controllers and appurtenances to ensure compliance with the city electrical code, and with the intended operations of the signal.
• Investigates complaints of malfunctioning or improper timing of traffic signals.
• Assists in adjusting timing of traffic signals.
• Coordinates and oversees repairs, installation and maintenance of traffic loops.
• Repairs, installs, and maintains video detection systems (VDS).
• Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, engineers, and field inspectors to resolve problems related to traffic signal operations; ensures adherence to plans.
• Sets signals and traffic loops on temporary safe timing at construction sites.
• Responds to complaints and answers questions from public or escalates to supervisor, as necessary.
• Provides information to the public concerning traffic related activities.
• Orders and maintains traffic controller replacement parts inventory; participates in quoting, bidding, ordering, and purchasing of equipment and materials.

• Basic electricity knowledge.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
• Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic arithmetic related to electrical and electronic components.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Basic record keeping principles and concepts.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service tothepublic and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

• Components and parts of electronic and electrical devices used in traffic control equipment.
• Principles, methods, and practices in the design of traffic signals, timing plans, and signal phasing.
• Principles, methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repair of electronic, electrical, and mechanical devices used in street lighting and traffic control.

• Acquire the necessary skills to: perform tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and repairs of traffic signals and street lights.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain the full range of equipment and tools required for work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance while elevated above traffic in a boom truck platform.
• Work with equipment requiring good motor coordination and physical strength.
• Perform maintenance and inspections, for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
• Use computers and software used in traffic signal controllers.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper traffic signal operation practices and procedures.
• Determine priorities and make independent judgments in emergency situations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Utilize handheld electronic devices.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Inspect, test, repair, and adjust complex traffic control devices.
• Perform inspections and maintenance for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
• Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Read and interpret plans, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical regulations.
• Coordinate and review the work of traffic signal contractor in the field.
• Bring a cabinet/controller on-line.
• Test and troubleshoot communication cable.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license, by the time of appointment.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Technician Certificate, within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Work Zone Flagger certificate issued by an authorized flagger trainer meeting the requirements of Cal-OSHA and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (CA MUTCD), within one year of appointment.

• Possession of, an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Technician Certificate.
• Possession of, a valid Work Zone Flagger certificate issued by an authorized flagger trainermeeting the requirements of Cal-OSHA and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (CA MUTCD)
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Technician Certificate, within six (6) months of appointment.

• Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In accordance with the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City of Tulare will offer the following retirement benefit (2.0% at 62) to new PERS members beginning January 1, 2013 with three (3) years final compensation. Existing PERS members with no break in service will receive the 2.5% at 55 formula with single highest year.
• City pays a portion of the employee and dependent coverage costs of group medical, dental and vision insurance. An opt-out plan is also available.
• Life insurance - $20,000 coverage.
• 10 working days vacation per year. Additional days based on years of service.
• 12 days sick leave per year.
• 15 holidays annually: 12 city observed holidays, plus birthday credit and 2 in-lieu holidays.
• Flexible benefit program - IRS Section 125 Plan.
• Deferred compensation plan - 457 Plans available.
• City sponsored employee health care clinic - Services include: general medical care and health and wellness coaching. No deductibles, co-pays, or out-of-pocket expenses.