Traffic Signal Specialist

The City of Billings is seeking a Traffic Signal Specialist to supervise, assign, review, and perform a variety of skilled technical work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic traffic signals, street lighting systems, and traffic control equipment; provide technical advice and assistance in planning, coordinating, and scheduling projects. Salary Range: $35.1246 - $44.7966/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Plan, perform, and supervise skilled and technical electrical and electronic work involved in construction, preventive and corrective maintenance, field and bench repair, testing and installation of services for traffic signals, street lighting systems and traffic control equipment. • Organize the electrical and electronic construction, preventive and corrective maintenance, modification, field and bench repair, testing, and installation services for traffic signals, street lighting systems and traffic control equipment. • Calculate and implement signal timings and coordination of all signalized intersections. • Conduct proactive reviews of changing traffic conditions. • Assist in data collection, research newest technology and traffic trends and provide recommendations on phasing changes to improve traffic flow. • Develop, schedule and carry out preventive maintenance program. • Inspect electrical and electronic systems and equipment. • Make recommendations regarding changes in maintenance work procedures. • Review all signal plans from consultants, city engineers and Montana Department of Transportation. • Install, analyze, adjust and maintain hardware and software for Gridsmart and various other signal systems. • Inspect contractor installed signals and signal related work. • Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel. • Provide or coordinate staff training. • Work with employees to correct deficiencies. • Implement discipline and termination procedures. • Plan, direct, and coordinate work projects. • Requisitions materials. • Select appropriate equipment and materials to complete the work according to specifications, verbal instructions and established procedures. • Adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements of the work to be accomplished. • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives. • Identify maintenance problems and areas. • Establish schedules. • Prepare records and reports. • Prepare project status reports. • Maintain records of projects, activities and materials used. • Supervise the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records. • Inspect and verify work in progress and completed work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. • Provide or coordinates staff training in the areas of work methods, techniques, and the use and operation of equipment. • Work with employees to correct deficiencies. • Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures. • Review with appropriate management staff. • Implement improvements. • Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints. • Respond to and investigate citizen complaints and advise as to corrective action. • Serve as emergency contact as necessary. • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Skills: • At least two (2) years of formal training beyond high school. • At least four (4) years of related work experience. • Montana Type II, Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. • Level II International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Preferred Qualifications and Ski ls: • Supervisory experience. Equal Opportunity Employer.