Traffic Systems Technician I/II - Amarillo Signal Shop

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or 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 perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Traffic Systems Technician I:

• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of
  electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and
  assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Assists in the fabrication of traffic control and/or data collection devices that are not available from the industry.
• Follows 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 located.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Additional duties for Traffic Systems Technician II:

• Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic
  data collection equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or 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 perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for the Traffic Systems Technician I:

• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of
  electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.
• Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and
  assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Assists in the fabrication of traffic control and/or data collection devices that are not available from the industry.
• Follows 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 located.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Additional duties for Traffic Systems Technician II:

• Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic
  data collection equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

No experience required

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Traffic Systems Technician II:

Must have a Commerical Class"A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at time of application.

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Traffic Systems Technician I include:

Some knowledge of

• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Electrical construction procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in

• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment

Some skill in

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions

Additional competencies for Traffic Systems Technician II:

Considerable knowledge of

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Some knowledge of

• Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to c