E553 Traffic Systems Technician I/II-Transguide

Performs routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and programming of traffic systems, communication, illumination and data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Traffic Systems Technician IAssists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and illumination systemsAssists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, IntelligentTransportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting SystemAssists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factorsfor adjusting timing of traffic signals and systemsLearns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristicsLearns to install, maintain and replace TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors communication devices/systems Traffic Systems Technician IIIn addition to the duties listed aboveAssists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projectsAssists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factorsIdentifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristicsInspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain andrepair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contractrequirementsInstalls, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communicationdevices/systems; as required moves related equipment/itemsInstalls, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and repairs electronic traffic control,communication, traffic data collection and illumination systemsInstalls, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent TransportationSystems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting SystemMaintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduledprojects.Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws,trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and 18-wheel calibration truck.Prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventoryneeds, any problems encountered or other issuesAssists in gathering background information for traffic and signal tort claimsAssists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutionsAssists in working with other governmental and private entities concerning utilities and rights-of-wayFollows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines gas lines,water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are locatedMoves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devicesResponds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or trafficPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned