Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II in our Sherman Area Office in the Paris District. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

This job opening is for one Traffic System Specialist I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay.

Traffic Systems Specialist I - B18 | $44,400 - $67,671 yearly

Traffic Systems Specialist II - B19 | $45,244 - $72,408 yearly

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

Performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties for a Traffic System Specialist I or II:

• Acts as a liaison with other governmental and private entities concerning utilities and rights-of-way.Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations.
• Assists in the electronics repair lab.
• Attends meetings with Area Engineers and contractors to resolve problems and implement solutions.
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Coordinates materials and equipment usage with district maintenance offices.
• Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristics.
• Measures intersections and evaluates traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals and/or systems.

Additional Essential Duties for a Traffic System Specialist II:

• Administers contracts for the installation and maintenance of traffic management/control, illumination and data collection devices.
• Assists in developing strategic plans to meet core business needs.
• Designs and reviews traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations.
• Develops and prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventory needs, any problems encountered or other issues.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Develops specifications for equipment associated with land mobile radio systems for use by TxDOT.
• Draws graphs, charts, diagrams and site layouts; writes engineering specifications to document and illustrate observations and conclusions.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repairing and programming land mobile radio systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 5 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.

Experience for a Traffic Systems Specialist II : 6 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies for a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II:

• Fundamentals of Electrical/electronics and design procedures.
• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures.
• Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Circuit boards diagnosis and repair procedures.
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications.
• Radio and wireless communications principles, procedures and systems.
• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures.
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data.
• Using heavy highway equipment.
• Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions.

Competencies for a Traffic Systems Specialist II:

• The relationship of Traffic control equipment to the operation of a Traffic management system.
• Electrical Construction procedures.
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies.
• Radio and wireless communications equipment, network components and systems.
• Applicable Industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans.
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Interpreting Applicable information.
• Using computers and Applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

Additional Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for a Traffic Systems Specialist II:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

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.