Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician I

Duties

Under close supervision, participates in the field and bench repair, maintenance, modification, and installation of traffic signal control devices and associated equipment.

• Participates and assists in the field and bench repair and installation of electronic traffic control devices such as signals, vehicle detectors, and signal controllers.
• Participates in the modification of traffic signal control systems. 
• Sets and adjusts signal timings and controller programs. 
• Assists in trouble shooting, pre-wiring, testing, and installing traffic signal control cabinets and related equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and inspection of traffic signals and related equipment. 
• Replaces hoods, lenses, and bulbs.
• Participates in the monitoring and analysis of data generated by traffic signal control computer systems and local intersection controllers.
• Answers maintenance and repair calls during regular working hours and on an emergency basis.

Examples of Other Duties

• Maintains the repair shop.  Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
plus 
two years' experience in electronics repair or the repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems.
(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education in electronics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

(Possession of a Traffic Signal Level I certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Possession of a Traffic Signal Level II certification issued by the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) may be substituted for two years of the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of electronics repair or traffic signal equipment repair. Knowledge of solid state electronics. Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

Skill in the operation and care of electronic or traffic signal repair tools.

Ability to repair traffic signal control systems, microprocessors, solid state devices, and related equipment. Ability to program traffic signal control systems and devices. Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment and test equipment. Ability to perform interconnect cabling and wiring. Ability to use personal computers and traffic signal control related software. Ability to recognize and differentiate colors. Ability to read and interpret blue prints and schematic diagrams. Ability to work at various heights. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of traffic signal control maintenance, repair, modification, and installation principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of traffic control terminology. Knowledge of the principles and practices of railroad and fire/emergency preemption. Knowledge of telemetry and interconnect hardware. Knowledge of personal computers and traffic signal control related software.

Skill in the repair, modification, installation, and maintenance of traffic signal systems and associated equipment. Skill in programming traffic signal control systems and devices. Skill in operating electronic diagnostic equipment and test equipment. Skill in performing interconnect cabling and wiring. Skill in using personal computers and traffic signal control related software.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
 
ATTN: Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician I - Transportation
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
 
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.