Performs routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and programming of traffic systems/ traffic signals, communication, illumination and data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities.

Annual Salary Ranges

Traffic Systems Technician I (A16) - $40,918 - $61,130

Traffic Systems Technician II (A18) - $45,521 - $71,055

This position is for a Traffic Systems Technician I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and programming of traffic systems, communication, illumination and data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Traffic Systems Technician I

Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and illumination systems
Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent
Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System
Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors
for adjusting timing of traffic signals and systems
Learns to identify, troubleshoot, problem solve and identify possible new site characteristics
Learns to install, maintain and replace TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cable and communication modems; monitors communication devices/systems

Traffic Systems Technician II

In addition to the duties listed above

Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection and illumination design projects
Assists in measuring intersections and evaluating traffic patterns and timing sequences; computes mathematical factors
Identifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristics
Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and
repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract
requirements
Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication
devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items
Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and repairs electronic traffic control,
communication, traffic data collection and illumination systems
Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation
Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System
Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduled
projects.
Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws,
trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and 18-wheel calibration truck.
Prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventory
needs, any problems encountered or other issues
Assists in gathering background information for traffic and signal tort claims
Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions
Assists in working with other governmental and private entities concerning utilities and rights-of-way
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
Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices
Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Traffic Systems Technician I - No experience needed

Traffic Systems Technician II - 1 year 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
Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Technician I

Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and
delivery of products and services
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
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
Electrical construction procedures
Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related
technologies
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Communicating technical information effectively
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Using applicable electronic test equipment
Communicate effectively
Follow verbal and written instructions
Move up to 50 pounds
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Traffic Systems Technician II

In addition to the competencies listed above

Construction equipment operations
Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
Digital data communications and closed circuit television systems
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Communicating technical information effectively
Interpreting applicable information
Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Traffic Systems Technician I

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
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
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
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
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-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Traffic Systems Technician II

In addition to the requirements listed above

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to vibration
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different positionA07: Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers

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 reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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