Job Summary

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join the Traffic Department as a Traffic Signal Technician I II III. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Under general supervision of the Traffic Operations Superintendent, this position is a front-line provider of services and is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of the Town's traffic control systems.

• This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies*

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Maintains the Town's traffic signal systems; installs, constructs, and repairs traffic signal systems and devices including wiring, conduit, poles, signal heads, controllers, switches, and vehicle detection.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Provides the Traffic Operations Superintendent with status reports and advises on projects and tasks related/assigned to the Traffic Services Division.
• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
• Installs and maintains signal controller cabinets, camera systems, detection equipment, fiber optic cables, underground conduit lines, junction boxes, and traffic control devices; inspects, removes, and services signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, vehicle and pedestrian head assemblies, and lighting/circuitry devices and systems.
• Installs, removes, and services equipment and tools designated for use by the Traffic Services Division in coordination with various Town programs and outside agencies.
• Adjusts, repairs, replace, and modifies electric, electronic, and mechanical components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and other related parts and equipment; provides in-field repair of luminaries, illuminated street name signs, and school zone flashers.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing traffic maintenance duties as required.
• Assists the Utility Locate Program in the location of underground traffic and drainage facilities.
• Assists Traffic Technicians in the repair and maintenance of street signs, waterborne and thermoplastic pavement markings, area lighting, and RRFBs as necessary.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Town and Departmental values, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Participates in the Town's snow mitigation efforts on all snow events as needed; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The following non-exhaustive list of additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities may be performed by positions within the Traffic Signal Technician Series:

Traffic Signal Technician II:

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs traffic signal device malfunctions, and evaluates equipment problems, by interpreting plans, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Monitors signal operations, updates IP addresses, and troubleshoots from the Traffic Operations Center.
• Provides in-field guidance to small work teams in maintaining, repairing, or installing traffic signals, luminaries, illuminated street name signs, and school zone flashers.
• Assists Lead Technician and/or Signal Technician III on more complex tasks.
• Monitors supply inventories and notifies supervisors to maintain adequate levels to meet operational needs.

Traffic Signal Technician III:

• Performs software updates for controllers, modems, cameras, and display equipment.
• Provides technical expertise in traffic control fiber optic and radio communication systems.
• Coordinates the preventative maintenance program including inspections for all traffic signals and school flasher equipment.
• Provides in-field guidance to larger work teams in major projects that include cabinet replacements and signal modification upgrades.
• Establishes test procedures for traffic signal equipment including new cabinets prior to field deployment.
• Understands budget to manage sign and pavement marking inventories to maintain supply levels to adequately meet operational needs and communicate orders with supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Technician I/II/III

18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employees within the Traffic Signal Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

Technician I:

This is an entry-level position within the Traffic Division's signal technician series. This position is distinguished from Signal Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. The Signal Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.

This level prefers one (1) year of experience as a Traffic Technician I or equivalent position.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate all Traffic Division equipment/vehicles and the ability to communicate effectively.

This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within one (1) year of hire: IMSA Work Zone Safety, IMSA Traffic Signal Level I, IS-100 and IS-200.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within twelve (12) months of hire: Ability to drive and operate the crash truck, forklift, bucket truck, and vehicles requiring CDL.

This level requires the following certifications/licenses be obtained within one (1) year of hire: IMSA Traffic Signal Level I, ATTSA Flagger, and a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

Technician II:

This is a mid-level position within the Traffic Division's signal technician series. This position is distinguished from the Signal Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Signal Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Signal Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires one (1) year of experience as a Traffic Signal Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire: Locating Town utilities for signals and storm water; towing, setting up, and deploying VMBs; responding independently to traffic signals that have gone into flash; troubleshooting and responding to signal outages; basic knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within one (1) year of hire: IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Field, and IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Bench., IS-100, 200,700, and 800.

This level requires the following certifications be obtained when eligible as coursework and testing are made available: Signs/Markings I

Technician III:

This is an upper-level position within the Traffic Division's signal technician series. This posi