Traffic Signal Tech 1

Compensation Range

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. 
  
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• PTO earned within first year

• 12 Paid Holidays per year

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assists in the installation, relocation and maintenance of traffic control devices including controllers, control boxes, conduits, cable ducts, signal heads, signs, bulbs, guy wire, etc.

• Assists in the installation of traffic lights and repairs damaged lights.

• Operates an aerial bucket truck.

• Wires new and old traffic lights.

• Pulls underground cable, splices and runs cable to controls and lights.

• Sets and anchors poles.

• Performs line work in the installation of signals and controls.

• Sets up, cleans, tests and assists in the repairs and overhaul of controllers, coordinators, clocks, computer interface units, detectors, cameras, parking equipment and other electrical and electronic control equipment in a shop, including solid state and electro-mechanical equipment.

• Hooks up and checks out all new traffic control devices before placing them in operation.

• Drives a service truck to and from job sites and transports tools, equipment and supplies.

• Operates a computer to input work reports, check signal malfunctions and download timing plans.

• Cleans and paints signals, and places brackets on signs.

• Sets up safety devices in streets for re-routing traffic during times of activity.

• Trouble shoots traffic signal malfunctions.

• Performs 24-hour standby for emergency operational assistance as needed.

• Stocks trucks with required material, supplies and tools.

• Cleans and repairs tools and equipment.

• Communicates with supervisor and various other departments, by two-way radio.

• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Formal education which includes reading, writing and math.  

• Valid Driver's License in NC or another state

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school is preferable.  

• A two-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, electronics or electrical license, some knowledge and experience in Electrical utility work and knowledge of the trade equipment and materials is preferable.  Workers should have training in social skills to interact as a team player.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking

Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see surrounding terrain, people, vehicles, buildings, poles, conductors, etc., from a distance. Necessary to see wide span of area while viewing work site during daily routine and emergency situations such as storms and accident involving broken poles and downed power lines. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected

• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see and read transformer name plate, files, work orders, detailed construction drawings and wiring connections. Both eyes 20/22 corrected 

• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships to see objects where and as they are. You must be able to judge distances to use both hands in performing different tasks. Essential in maintaining proper safety code clearances from high voltage conductors and devices. Depth Perception - 4

• Field of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must be able to see wide span of area to cover activities going on around him/her while looking at a certain object/article/person. 

• Accommodation – Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is especially important when doing near-point work while looking up to check the entire work area. Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly to a distant pole and observe other co-workers and/or equipment for possible communication. 

• Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Necessary in using National Electrical Color Codes for electrical installations and for all Substation, Metering and Conductor tagging and installations. 

• Night Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish between objects at night. Visual acuity to be correctable to 20/40 in either eye. 

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Light to Heavy Work 

  • Exerting various amounts of force in moving, lifting and carrying equipment and supplies and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects 

  • Work requires walking, standing, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, stretching, balancing and sitting on different surfaces and uneven terrain in all kinds of weather.

  •  Must have physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions

  • There is significant use of arms, hands, legs, feet and back. Workers must have the stamina necessary to perform these tasks for up to eight (8) hours at a time with only brief rest periods.

• Type of Physical Demands

• Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

• Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

• Workers must have manual dexterity in both arms and legs. 

• Muscular-Skeletal System requires flexibility for space maneuverability on poles and underground manholes and vaults. 

• Workers must be able to climb into and out of bucket trucks. 

• Must be able to climb heights and tolerate confined and enclosed spaces.

• The senses of SIGHT, SMELL, HEARING and TOUCH are Required.

Respiratory - Breathing. 

• Must be able to use respiratory protective equipment such as enclosed face mask. Must have a breathing ability of 60% on the FEV and FVC tests results to function properly in enclosed manholes and vaults

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

Mathematics Ability

Language Ability

Write: Ability to write figures, reports, make notes as needed to complete records and reports. Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions and communicate well with supervisors, co-workers, other City personnel and the public in person, over two-way radio and by telephone; ability to perform proper and clear communication rapidly during emergency situations.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

Hazards associated with the electrical power industry

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

Our Commitments
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.