Signal Technician I - Road & Bridge

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

• Troubleshoots electrical component problems with traffic signal; resolve problems and monitor traffic signal to ensure no further problems occur.

• Fabricates and installs school zone flashers at designed school; flasher is programmed and assigned an identification number; flasher is monitored and maintained for proper working order.

• Fabricates and installs missing or damaged  signal related signs as needed.

• Responsible for placing signs at appropriate locations at construction site; flag traffic around work zone through communication with co-workers.

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• Participates in on-call schedule.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.  Knowledge of M.U.T.C.D. (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)

• 2 years of traffic signal experience; 3 years previous traffic experience preferred; Electronic Background preferred.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.

• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Valid Texas  Driver’s License, Commercial Driver's License preferred. 

• IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Certification level I obtained within one year of employment.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.50 - $25.63 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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