Traffic Engineering Technician

Purpose

The purpose of this classification under general supervision is to perform skilled installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of traffic signals and associated hardware for the City's traffic management functions. Employees in this class are responsible for participating in the maintenance of other related traffic control hardware and assist with street light maintenance duties. Assists with traffic management during special events and emergencies as directed.

Drug Screening

NOTE: This position (CDL required; and/or safety sensitive) requires a drug screen. If applicant did not receive drug screening upon initial hire with the City; the applicant will be required to submit to drug screening prior to accepting this position.

Education; Training and Experience

High School Diploma; GED; or acceptable equivalency diploma. Vocational/technical training in electricity or electronics technology; supplemented by three (3) years' skilled technical experience in the field of electrical wiring and maintenance or traffic signal maintenance or construction. Prefer applicant with Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 Certification through the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Obtain certification through the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician level "I" within three years of hire. Must possess and maintain valid State of Florida Driver's License. Must obtain State of Florida Commercial Driver's License "B" within six (6) months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Installs, repairs, replaces and/or provides preventive maintenance for traffic signals and associated hardware for the City (i.e. messenger cables, signal hangers, signal heads, signal conductors, electrical service signal bulbs, controller cabinets, signal controllers, signal monitors, vehicle detection devices, communications cable, optic fiber cables, video cameras).

Conducts pattern control pattern manipulations to assist with traffic management or special events as directed; responds to emergency call out.

Operates a variety of standard and specialized tools in performing essential tasks (i.e. meters, drills, fiber optic splicers, multi-meters soldering guns).

Operates a variety of equipment in performing essential tasks (i.e. gasoline powered generators, lift/bucket trucks, communications service monitors, controller simulation boards).

Assists with installation repair replacement and/or preventive maintenance of the municipal streets lighting system.

Maintains complete and accurate records concerning work orders work performed return of faulty equipment and components and materials and supplies utilized.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs Traffic Engineering Duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review classify categorize prioritize and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment machinery tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as traffic signal specifications manuals traffic control regulatory standards and equipment operating manuals.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition subtraction multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and that may involve the lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions dusts pollen electrical currents and/or traffic hazards.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods policies and procedures of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of a Traffic Signal Technician. Has thorough knowledge of principles of installation repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signaling devices and street lighting systems and the methods materials procedures and equipment required for effective and safe production. Has thorough knowledge of the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has thorough knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with which the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives policies standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides sufficient notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Exhibits an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advisement where appropriate and researches issues situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory and managerial instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications variance with established policies or procedures etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships intra- and inter-departmentally and with external entities with which the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Public Works