Signalization Technician

Under the general supervision and direction of the Signalization Supervisor, the incumbent in this position performs a wide variety of duties relating journeyman level work in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronically controlled traffic signal control devices. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• Troubleshoot in the field and restore operation to traffic signal control devices that have undergone electrical, electronic equipment or electrical wire/cable failure due to vehicular accidents, vandalism, adverse weather, or construction crews.
• Interpret work using electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and underground street intersection prints.
• Test traffic signal control equipment and related devices to identify defects in electric, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Program various types of computerized traffic signal controllers.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and implementation of Work Zone Traffic Control during departmental construction activities.
• Assist in training employees in setting up and maintaining Work Zone Traffic Control areas.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to traffic control devices.
• Make arrangements for the location of underground utilities prior to excavation for repair and maintenance of traffic signals and other related equipment.
• Respond to complaints and service request as they relate to traffic signals.
• Coordinate with the Arkansas Department of Transportation regarding traffic signals located on state highways within the city limits of Springdale.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after each use.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weight in loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment; drive and operate a boom truck in compliance with standard safety policies and procedures; operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the public works department.  
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Perform required labor involving installation/maintenance of street signage as part of a crew working in conjunction with and cooperation with all other employees involved in any task or project.
• Collaborate with Springdale civic leaders in the production of special events, such as the Hog Eye Marathon, Rodeo of the Ozarks, Race for the Cure, etc.
• Coordinate with the Springdale Police Department to address traffic congestion problems.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc. plus five (5) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Obtain necessary IMSA Work Zone Level I & II within one (1) year of hire.
• Obtain Traffic Signal certification(s) within 6 months of initial hire date.
• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and basic office equipment. 
• Proficient use of contact management, database, database management, and word processing; electrical testing equipment, fiber optic installation and maintenance equipment, bucket trucks and other service vehicles, underground utility line locator, hand and power tools, computers, several wireless transmitting devices, and various software.
• Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects. 
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written often under adverse conditions and be able to review and interpret sketches and blueprints. 
• Possess and exercise skilled judgement in the performance of assigned duties, good powers of observation and memory. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of city, county, state and federal laws making decisions.
• Requires two (2)  years of experience working with traffic signal control devices. 
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding traffic signalization, street signage and markings; IMSA work zone traffic control standards; component parts of electronic and electro-mechanical devices used in traffic control work; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electronic trade; standard tools, material, methods, and practices of electrical and electronic repair. 

Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, and offenses against children.