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City of
SENIOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN
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Representation: AFSCME |
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Job Code: 829231 |
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GENERAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under
the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs, and provides
lead direction for the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal
systems, and other related electrical systems.
Performs related duties as required.
Essential
Duties
1.
Installs and maintains, or directs the installation and
maintenance of, traffic signal systems and other related electrical systems, to
include vehicle detector loops, video detection systems, and communication
systems related to traffic signals.
2.
Completes the more complex, and State-regulated, electrical
installation, maintenance and repair projects assigned to the traffic signal
maintenance unit.
3.
Maintains all field components in the signal systems
including: painting of signal related equipment to resist weathering; annual
testing of conflict monitors, and annual re-lamping of signals; and verifying
the operational status of pre-emption equipment.
4.
Provides lead direction for other Traffic unit employees, to
include the Traffic Signal Electrician, and the Traffic Signal Technician;
participates in the training and orientation of new unit employees, to include
electrical apprenticeship training.
5.
Implements work plans, and assigns and inspects the
technical work of unit staff to ensure compliance with electrical codes, City
specifications and standards, and State safety laws.
6.
Identifies and diagnoses maintenance and repair needs and
recommends corrective action to the Maintenance Supervisor; submits requests
and specifications for equipment and supplies.
7.
Participates in the inspections of new traffic signal
installations and repairs for compliance with construction plans,
specifications, and electrical codes;
monitors all contracted projects that
fall within the responsibility of the position, for compliance with City
standards.
8. Responds to emergency signal malfunctions,
and customer service requests and inquiries regarding traffic signals.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL ELECTRICIAN
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QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
General
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable
knowledge of electrical and electronic traffic signal systems, practices,
tools, terminology, materials, and equipment; knowledge of the principles and
methods of technical and functional supervision and training; knowledge of the
design, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical and lighting
equipment and systems; knowledge of the procedures for operating an aerial lift
truck and related equipment; knowledge of electrical codes and related
ordinances and regulations; knowledge of electric motors, control systems, and
video detection equipment; knowledge of safe working practices; knowledge of
computer systems as they relate to traffic signal operations; ability to
provide the necessary technical and functional supervision for assigned unit
staff; ability to perform electrical system installation, maintenance, and
repair; ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, and network
operating systems sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability
to perform at a skill level that is representative of a General Supervising
Electrician in the electrical trades; ability to use electrical tools and
equipment in a safe manner; ability to operate an aerial lift truck and related
equipment; ability to diagnose causes of electrical failure, and repair
electrical and electronic traffic signal systems; ability to participate in a
citywide preventive signal maintenance program; ability to understand, and
carry out, oral and written instructions; ability to work safely at heights
found with traffic signal repair; ability to read, write, and speak at a level
required for successful job performance; ability to respond to traffic signal
emergencies at any time of the day or night; ability to maintain good working
relationships with co-workers, contractors, other agencies, and the general
public.
Experience
and Training
Three
years of increasingly responsible experience as a journey-level electrician,
with responsibility for traffic signal maintenance capacity, to include
installing and repairing various types of traffic signal control systems (e.g.
type 170 controller), or any combination of experience, training and education
that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses
and Certificates
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Possession of a State of Oregon General Supervising
Electrician License.
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Possession of an IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I
certificate, or the ability to obtain within twelve months of appointment.
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Possession of a Class B
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