Traffic Signal Technician I

The objective of this classification is to install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and associated equipment for the County. Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, speed zone flashers, vehicle approach cabinets/lights, pedestrian signals, ground and aerial traffic signs, and related equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance activities, responds to traffic control device outage calls, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, completes verbal and written status reports, and fulfills work orders and maintenance requests. Tests equipment, verifies traffic cabinet safety prior to installation, prepares foundations, and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets. Tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding systems, conflict monitors, and malfunctioning management units. Programs and tests traffic controllers. Repairs or replaces equipment as needed, such as traffic controllers, detector amplifiers, load switches, relays, and related equipment. Assembles, adjusts, replaces, and cleans traffic signals, broken wires, and missing visors; repairs signal flash and communication issues; replaces electronic parts; moves signals