Senior Traffic Signal Technician
Job Description
Title: Senior Traffic Signal Technician
State Role Title: Electronic Technician II
Hiring Range: $59,926 – $97,380
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg District Office
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development…At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Traffic Operations Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Traffic Signal Technician vacancy. The Senior Traffic Signal Technician performs diagnosis, repairs, fabrications, installations and maintenance for a variety of specialized electronic, electrical, traffic control equipment in the traffic management systems (TMS) for the Fredericksburg District.
This position must participate in the ITS/Traffic Signal 24/7 on-call rotation.
Required Skills For Job & Position
* Knowledge of traffic operations, principles, and applications
* Must be detail-oriented, can problem solve, and manage time efficiently
* Knowledge of electrical and electronic applications
* Knowledge of applicable federal, state, department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to electronic and ITS equipment
* Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities
* Ability to climb towers up to 120 feet, operate a bucket truck, and to work in confined spaces
* Ability to perform physical labor
* Considerable knowledge and experience in the electronics field including troubleshooting, circuit analysis, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
* Ability to work at heights and in heavy traffic conditions
* Ability to perform troubleshooting at four levels – system, unit, board, and component levels
* Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities
* Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications
* Ability to keep detailed and accurate records
* Ability to use electronic diagnostic tools and equipment, as well as hand and power tools
* Ability to develop and maintain Excel and data access spreadsheets and programs
* Ability to coordinate and work with others
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Working knowledge of installation, maintain and repair of canopy signage, traffic signal and detection equip, CCTV, RFID, microprocessors, servers, video cameras and imaging equipment, and intercom system
* Ability to design, modify and fabricate electronic equipment, and read and interpret electronic schematics and manuals
* Skill in equipment repair, fabrication and operation of electronic test equipment
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
* Ability to physically perform hands-on signals and related structures and components and use all required equipment therein
* Knowledge of instrumentation, motor controls, telecommunication (including radio and fiber equipment), RF and video equipment, microprocessors, computers, and peripherals
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of traffic operations, principles, and applications
* Knowledge of instrumentation, motor controls, telecommunication (including radio and fiber equipment), RF and video equipment, microprocessors, computers and peripherals
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
* Knowledge of electrical and electronic applications
* Ability to serve in an on-call capacity and respond to emergencies within a specified period
* Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications
* Ability to develop and maintain Excel and data access spreadsheets and programs
* Skill in equipment fabrication, operation, and repair of electronic test equipment
* Ability to design, modify and fabricate electronic equipment; read and interpret electronic schematics, manuals and circuit boards and use to troubleshoot signal equipment
* Ability to physically perform hands-on inspections of signals, components, use required
tools, work at heights, in confined spaces, in proximity of moving traffic and in inclement
weather
Additional Considerations
* A combination of training, experience or education in electronics or related field desired
* Experience in the electrical trade
* IMSA Roadway Lighting certification
* IMSA Traffic Signal Level I or II technician certification(s)
* Substantial experience in the electronic field to include electronic board and component level repairs. Inventory experience for stocking and tracking inventory
* Commercial Driver’s License
* Experience in traffic signal repair and maintenance
* Progressively responsible experience in traffic signal installation, modifications, and system timings
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
