Traffic Systems Specialist II

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:

• Assists in monitoring the proper disposition and replacement of equipment.
   
• Coordinates preventive maintenance on equipment.
   
• Designs and reviews traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes recommendations.
   
• Inventories supplies and equipment in shop.
   
• Monitors and inspects contracted work sites.
   
• Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
   
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
   
• Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.
   
• Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
   Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
   
• Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replaces controllers and other electronic devices.
   
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
   
• Tests, diagnoses and repairs traffic control, traffic data collection and communication systems, including cable, short haul modems, dial-up modems and multiplexing equipment.
   
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 

3 years construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Class "A" Driver's License

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of
   
  • Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals 
     
  • The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
     
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 
     
  • Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
     
  • Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
     
  • Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
     
• Proficient skill in
   
  • Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
     
  • Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
     
  • Interpreting applicable information
     
• Ability to
   
  • Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions
     
  • Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Subject to noise

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

• Visual-Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.