Electrical/traffic Signal Technician - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Arlington County, VA

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Arlington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information:

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is hiring an
Electrical/Traffic Signal
Technician **to perform skilled work for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including traffic signal construction, installation, repair, and maintenance.

Technicians primarily support the electrical and electronic maintenance repair work of over 300 intersections including streetlights at all times of day, and a multitude of ITS equipment and support devices.

Specific duties for each level include:

ITS Technician Trainee:

Performing entrylevel work for the routine installation, repair, and maintenance of ITS equipment, traffic signal, and streetlight devices;
Troubleshooting device operational performance to determine and confirm correction procedure, including implementing operational correction procedures to maintain proper performance of field devices;
Adjusting field device settings to assist system operational diagnose work; and
Following Virginia Work Area Protection Manual to establish proper work zone, working near traffic, cramped spaces, and using aerial bucket trucks within established work zones.

ITS Technician I:

Performing journeylevel work for the routine installation, repair, and maintenance of ITS equipment, traffic signal, and streetlight devices including using heavy equipment such as an aerial truck;
Conducting routine field inspections to determine functionality of equipment and investigating complaints regarding outages and brightness levels of streetlights;
Performing preventive maintenance to streetlight and traffic control equipment such as pulling cables and ensuring all safety requirements are met;
Reconstructing and refurbishing traffic signal equipment or defective electrical equipment; including advising management if continued inoperability of equipment could pose a safety hazard;
Consulting with traffic operations staff or vendor representatives to identify and resolve technical problems;
Setting and removing temporary traffic control signage, cones, and barricades to safely complete installations and repairs; and
Utilizing a work order system to generate reports and review performance data on traffic signals and streetlights.

ITS Technician II:

Performing highly skilled seniorlevel work for the installation, repair, and maintenance of signalized intersections and a wide variety of traffic signal devices including controllers, cabinets, signal heads, vehicle loops, detection systems, emergency preempt equipment, video equipment, and flashing beacons;
Investigating highlevel complaints and troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, or modifying traffic signal and/or streetlight equipment based upon customer feedback;
Performing electrical system wiring and installations, such as handholes and junction boxes, pulling overhead and underground cables, and locating conduits, cables, and other underground devices;
Evaluating and participating in the design and construction tests of new equipment, including inspecting and testing equipment installed by contractors, and providing documented feedback to manager; and
Conducting preventive maintenance for overhead signals, cabinets, school flashers, and a variety of other ITS devices to ensure all safety requirements are met.
Technical expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of streetlight and traffic signal systems, and other electronic control devices.
Demonstrated ability to work in an operational environment where emergency response is a key component; and
A proven track record of successfully working within a team, superior customer interactions, and have effective communication skills.

Selection Criteria:

Minimum Requirements for each level:
High school diploma/equivalent;

ITS Technician Trainee:

Some experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment or other electronic and electrical equipment;
Must receive the following certifications within one year of hire:
VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification; and
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I or IMSA Roadway Lighting certification(s).

ITS Technician Level I:

One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment or other electronic and electrical equipment;
Must possess the following certifications:
VDOT Intermediate Work Zone certification; and
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification.

ITS Technician Level II:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of ITS equipment; and
Must possess the following certifications:
VDOT Intermediate Work Zone certification;
ISMA Traffic Signal Technician Level II certification; and
ISMA Roadway Lighting certification.
Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Science or Trades school in a related field;
Training or experience using the National Electrical Code (NEC) or Journeyman or Master Electrical license;
Experience using, asset management systems,