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Traffic Signal Electronics Technician II

City of Virginia Beach98 open roles

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PWD Highway Administration
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14.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Virginia Beach postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  4. 22.5%14 days
  5. 38.3%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted yesterday

City of Virginia Beach median: 14 days open

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Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G24

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is looking for a dedicated Traffic Signal Electronics Technician II to join our team in the Signal Maintenance Shop to ensure the smooth operation of our traffic control systems.

As Traffic Signal Electronics Technician II, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and repairing traffic control devices, maintaining data communication equipment, and performing both corrective and preventive maintenance on traffic signal control systems.

Responsibilities will include:

· Read and understand schematics, site plans, maps, and engineering drawings.

· Troubleshoot or repair problems regarding traffic control devices, data communication equipment, and cables.

· Must understand the menu-driven platform that most Electronic and Computer devices utilize to navigate within the device.

· Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on traffic signal control equipment to install new and maintain existing traffic signal installations.

· Under general supervision, construct new testing equipment and modify existing test equipment to constantly have state-of-the-art testing equipment.

· Under general supervision, installs and test traffic control equipment in new or modified traffic signal installations to ensure operational accuracy.

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of traffic control equipment to install new and corrective maintenance on all types of traffic signal control equipment including electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor-based devices.

· Install and test traffic control equipment in new or modified traffic signal installations to ensure operational accuracy.

· Under supervision, design and construct new test equipment and modify existing test equipment as required.

· Prepare technical reports and recommendations regarding traffic control as required.

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance required to maintain the computerized traffic signal system.

· Assist in training subordinates to increase their skill levels.

· Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday; 6:30 am–5:00 pm

This position requires individuals to be on a rotating weekly on-call/stand-by duty for responding to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning traffic control devices.

The ideal Candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Knowledge of traffic control signal system maintenance and operations.
  • Knowledge of City, State, and Federal standards and codes applicable to traffic control practices and safety.
  • Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and microprocessor theory and application.
  • Skills in performing electrical and electronic maintenance and repair of traffic control equipment.
  • Skills in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of tools and diagnostic test equipment used in the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal control systems and related equipment.
  • Ability to supervise necessary safety practices.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions, either verbal or written.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and information both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to operate all testing and fault diagnostic equipment to perform corrective maintenance on all traffic control equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Electronics/electrical work or trade experience.

· Related certifications (VDOT, Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control, etc.).

· Communication equipment experience (radio, fiber optics, Ethernet).

· Related construction experience.

· Related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) experience, including detection systems, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Variable Speed Limit (VSL) systems, traffic signal controls, and CCTV.

· Job-related computer skills.

· Knowledge and experience interpreting traffic signal plans, phasing diagrams, shop drawings, and wiring diagrams.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

  • A valid Class A (VA or NC) – Required

CDL Hiring Bonus

The $4,000 CDL (Class A) Hiring Bonus is for newly hired employees only. The bonus will be paid in three increments during the first year of employment.

  • $1,000 with first paycheck
  • $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (with "meets expectation" performance rating)
  • $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation" performance rating).

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring CDL. The city will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

NOTE: This is an Alpha I position and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, and snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Once a candidate has been selected, the position will close.

Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: Yes • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes • CPS Check: No • Physical: Yes • Respirator: No • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED plus six (6) years experience in the field of electronics, in the repair and maintenance of electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor based traffic control equipment, providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and associated with such positions as computer service/repair technician, radio/television, service/repair technician such as a company tech-rep; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. A Commercial Drivers License may be required. This position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

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Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P778.pdf

Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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