Position Information

TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division is looking for Regional Traffic Management System Specialists II for our Special Crews teams in the Austin, TX area. We're looking for a safety minded, energetic team member. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and ready for a challenge.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Position Description

Responsible for performing specialized statewide installation, troubleshooting and repairs related to Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Signal systems and illumination systems. Work involves providing assistance to districts with signal upgrades and coordination with ITD on enhancing signal connectivity. Assists with coordination of workforce for responses during emergency operations. Reports to the TRF Regional Crew Branch Manager. Works requires extensive contact and coordination with district and division. Requires statewide travel and may require frequent working in heavy traffic. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware and software related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including Dynamic Message Boards (DMS) and related appurtenances Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) infrastructure, Roadside Equipment (RSE) used in conjunction with Connected Vehicle (CV) technology, vehicle detection systems, cellular communication devices, fiber optic technology, electrical services and drilled shaft foundations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware and software related to traffic signals including signal inter-connectivity/networking, controller units, controller cabinets, advance and presence vehicle detection, electrical services, signal poles/mast arms, vehicle and pedestrian signal heads, pedestrian detection elements, Roadside Flashing Beacon Assemblies (RFBA), school zone signals and drilled shaft foundations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, replaces and upgrades hardware related to roadway illumination systems including roadway illumination poles, Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures, High Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures, electrical services and drilled shaft foundations.
• Provides technical support, guidance, and training related to intelligent transportation systems and equipment.
• Analyzes and interprets complex schematics and wiring diagrams. Assists in installation and splicing of fiber optic cable.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, trenching machines, skid steers, cable locating instruments, electronic test equipment or insulation resistance testers.
• Travels to or coordinates with district to coordinate workforce and provide Traffic Management system support during emergency operations.
• Coordinates with local TxDOT district offices for traffic control, supplies, and assistance, as well as serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
• Ensures safe work environment in compliance with safety requirements and standards and strict adherence to the National Electrical Code( NEC) and local electrical ordinances.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: 4 years of experience in construction, electrical construction installation, traffic management, transportation engineering, systems analysis, design, computer programming or related experience . (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Substitutions: Related education and relevant experience may be substituted for each other on a year per basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) at the time of hire (Class B with air brakes or higher). This position requires driving a state vehicle heavy or light equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Electrician

Competencies:

• Intelligent transportation and traffic management systems
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Applicable ITS related computer applications and operations
• Materials and methods used in electrical systems
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Fiber optic technology
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection with extreme cold and heat (below 32F or above 100F for more than an hour)
• Subject to noise
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing and Balancing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, crouching on various surfaces without falling, etc
• Stooping and Kneeling - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist or knees, resting on knees
• Crouching and Crawling - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing and Walking - prolonged periods of time, long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing and Lifting - using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction, raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering and Grasping - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking and Hearing - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words, perceive sound at normal speaking levels
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts, using measurement devices; assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity - operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.