Traffic Signal Technician - Centennial, CO

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

This position is responsible for working with the City Traffic Engineer and other staff (Operations, Engineering, Traffic Management Center, and others outside of Traffic Services) to provide a variety of duties related to the installation, integration and maintenance of traffic signal system and intelligent transportation system (ITS) elements. The candidate for this position has an entry to mid-level knowledge of these activities and ideally at least some familiarity with how the activities integrate with and impact other areas of work. The primary functions of this position include performing field inspections of traffic signals and various ITS devices; collecting related as-built and field data; collecting data and maintaining an inventory of the traffic operations network; and performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade activities for the signal system, ITS devices, and other traffic control devices.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform traffic signal and ITS maintenance and construction services, including but not limited to the following: preventative maintenance, device replacement and/or upgrade, and new device installation. This includes aerial (bucket) work as applicable.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with management, employees, other departments, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Assist the City Traffic Engineer in construction inspection and quality assurance for capital projects related to traffic signal and ITS improvements
• Support other staff as needed in the operation and maintenance of the traffic signal and ITS system, including but not limited to the following: collecting as-built information; maintaining an asset inventory and database; working with GIS to incorporate information into a geospatial database.
• Assist with installing, maintaining, and repairing, detection systems.
• Assist with inspecting, removing, and repairing signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, vehicle and pedestrian head assemblies, and lighting and circuitry devices and systems.
• Assist with adjusting, repairing, replacing, and modifying electric, electronic, and mechanical components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and other related parts and equipment.
• Assist with monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and makes necessary adjustments as directed.
• Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing traffic signal device malfunctions, and evaluates equipment problems by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Respond to utility locate requests from Colorado 811 affecting the traffic signal and ITS infrastructure, including performing after-hours, on-call field locates.
• Operates vehicles and performs pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and performs other related inspections.
• Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles and assigned equipment in operable condition.
• Operates equipment and uses tools, to ensure that they are secure, clean, and in proper working order, which includes maintenance and repair.
• Observes all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensures safety for self and others.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Logs, records, and creates daily work reports for management.
• Required to be on-call to address emergent needs.
• Responds to after-hours calls or emergency calls outside of normal scheduled or business hours.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I or ability to obtain within 12 months
• One (1) year of experience in the traffic signal field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license
• Must be capable of personally driving a company vehicle in the performance of the duties contained herein
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills, and verbal and written communications skills

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in the field maintenance of traffic signal and ITS field equipment, including knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Ability to read blueprints, surveys and job specifications
• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II or ability to obtain within 12 months

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Employee must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to act on and/or report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

The employee is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Employee must be available and willing to work on a full-time basis according to the assigned schedule and must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs.

Due to the nature of traffic signal malfunctions and other urgent public safety considerations, work hours for this position will include participation in a mandatory after hours on call rotation, once the successful candidate is deemed qualified. There are currently four technician positions in the on call rotation but this position will be added to the on call rotation, once a new staff member is deemed qualified. This will result in a total of five individuals participating in the on call rotation within approximately one year or less. Standby and call out compensation is provided to supplement regular pay during an active on call week.

The employee will perform most duties in an outside work environment. The position requires the employee to perform duties at a job site; at times working alone and at times working very closely with others. The employee may be subject to all types of weather and temperature conditions and various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.

Employee must be able to move or carry objects or materials and must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and up to twenty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.