Traffic Signal Technician

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 07, 2024
  • Salary: $36.52 - $43.80 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Works
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Under general supervision, installs, programs, maintains and repairs traffic control and communication equipment.

    Note: Starting Salary $36.52

    Written Exam: This position requires that candidates pass a written exam which will be administered to all applicants meeting minimum qualifications on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:15pm. Details will be sent to qualifying candidates.

    The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    Residency Incentive Program
    Paid Volunteer Time-Off
    Parental Leave
    Vacation and Sick Leave
    12 Paid Holidays
    Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
    Wellness Programs and Activities
    Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
    Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
    Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
    Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
    Employee Discount Program

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • Graduation from a standard high school; and
    • Two years of responsible experience involving the technical aspects of traffic signal operations, such as the repair and maintenance of solid state electronics and electrical power systems; or
    • Any equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education.


    Required Special Qualifications

    • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen;
    • Possession of a valid Class B CDL allowing the ability to operate vehicles with airbrakes within 6 months of appointment.


    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

    • Installs and maintains microprocessor based electronic and electro-mechanical traffic control devices, including controllers, receivers, detectors, communication devices, and other related equipment;
    • Installs, constructs, and maintains conduits; cables; ducts, poles; signal heads; vehicle detection; traffic observation equipment, such as cameras; and other signal related equipment;
    • Works with traffic engineers in programming traffic signal controllers.
    • Performs routine and emergency repair of traffic signals on site, including call-out work after hours;
    • Performs component level bench repair on microprocessor-based digital traffic control devices, including trouble shooting as required;
    • Installs, maintains, and trouble shoots the traffic signal communications system, including fiber-optic and twisted pair communication cable;
    • Inspects contractor’s work related to the installation of traffic signals and systems;
    • Performs underground cable location services;
    • Installs and maintains underground cable, street lighting fixtures, and high voltage switching devices;
    • Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
    • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
    • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principals, practices and new developments in the assigned areas;
    • Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.


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    Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 4:00 PM Central
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Des Moines
    • City of Des Moines

    Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa.  Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

    Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.

     

     

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