Signal Specialist I

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

SALARY

$22.74 - $28.43

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs necessary procedures to install and maintain traffic control equipment. Perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare for the installation of traffic control equipment such as conduit, switch boxes, transformers, and other electrical and electronic equipment by digging ditches, boring under streets, pulling wire, shoveling, operating jackhammer, pole trucks and digging machines.
• Install traffic control equipment which includes control cabinets, signal heads, signal poles, by pouring concrete, setting up pull boxes and other related equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Install guardrail and bridge handrail and other related traffic control devices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of basic electricity.
• Knowledge of TxDOT safety rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and TEEX guidelines.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common tools in mechanical work.
• Knowledge of departmental SOP's, JSA's and MSD's.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lift equipment.
• Knowledge of barricading principles.
• Skill in communicating by oral and written means.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment as well as an indoor environment.
• Ability to use power tools such as jackhammer, back hoe, rotary hammer, mechanical ditcher, etc.
• Ability to climb.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis and 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work safely in dangerous conditions.
• Ability to operate a commercial motorized vehicle.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in electrical construction.
• Valid Texas Driver License, Class C. Must obtain a Texas Commercial Driver License, Class "A", within six (6) months of employment.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal Background Check
• Physical
• Human Performance Evaluation
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Motor Vehicle Review

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.