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SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
SALARY: $4,084
- $5,014/monthly
FINAL
FILING DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2008
The City of San
Luis Obispo is currently accepting applications for the position of Signal and Street Lighting Technician. The
Signal and Street Lighting Technician performs a variety of skilled
electrical maintenance and repair tasks to traffic signals (170 type
controllers), video detection systems, computerized traffic network
and City owned street lights, and related electrical or electronic
equipment; to plan, organize, and follow preventative maintenance
schedules for traffic signalized intersection equipment; and to
maintain accurate related records. This job class requires
knowledge of skilled electrical maintenance and repair methods,
practices, and procedures and the ability to respond quickly to
restore service of malfunctioning signal equipment and street lights
to ensure public safety. This job class functions at a skilled
journey level of classification.
EMPLOYMENT
STANDARDS
Possession of:
1. A valid class “C” California Driver’s License.
2. International Municipal Signal Association
Certificate - Level II highly
desirable.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Four years experience in electrical repair and maintenance,
including one year of traffic signal maintenance;
3. One year of experience with 170 type controllers and video
detection systems is desirable as well as certification as a journey
level electrician.
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge
of: Standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used
in the electrical and electronics trades. Safety precautions
and procedures. Design, operation, and repair of computerized
controls.
Ability
to: Perform skilled electrical maintenance and repair work
to traffic signal/street lights and related equipment. Read
and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams. Maintain
accurate work logs and records. Understand and follow both
oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Safely
use and operate a variety of tools and equipment related to signal
maintenance and repair. Use designated computer database and
work processing systems as appropriate to assignment. Quickly
and effectively diagnose maintenance and repair problems and take
appropriate action to resolve same. Accurately perform
arithmetical calculations. Work safely and effectively on lift
trucks at varying heights. Meet the physical requirements
necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those
contacted in the performance of required duties.
TYPICAL
DUTIES
(Any one position
may not include all of the duties listed nor do all the listed
examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of the
class.) Performs a variety of skilled electrical and
maintenance repair tasks to traffic signals (170 type controllers)
and related electrical and electronic equipment. Performs
maintenance repair tasks to City owned street light system.
Installs, maintains and programs video detection system.
Installs, maintains and repairs computerized traffic network. Plans
and organizes comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for
traffic signalized intersection equipment and City owned street
lighting system. Inspects, tests, and cleans traffic signal
equipment; re-lamps and cleans traffic signal heads; immediately
corrects malfunctions of equipment. Receives, maintains,
completes, and/or forwards a variety of records related to traffic
signal/street lighting operations; prepares and forwards work orders
and invoices on finished jobs. Verifies in-service signal
timing against timing records; ensures proper operation of
inter-connected signals to provide satisfactory traffic progression.
Identifies and marks underground traffic signal conduits and wiring.
Operates a variety of electronic and electrical testing equipment.
Plans and constructs electrical circuits for traffic signals and
street light systems including specialized equipment and controls.
Contacts manufacturer regarding malfunctioning signal equipment;
packages, ships, and/or receives equipment as needed.
Restores, rebuilds, and refinishes signal/streetlight equipment;
obtains bids from signal suppliers and orders parts and equipment to
maintain adequate inventory levels. Creates, updates, and
maintains a variety of database files including inventory records
using existing software programs; completes monthly reports and
other reports and correspondence on word processor. Assists in
preparation of signal maintenance/street lighting budget. May
monitor and direct the work of City maintenance staff on a project
lead basis. Attends seminars and training courses as required.
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function
as required.
SELECTION
PROCEDURE
All applicants must return a
completed City application to the Department of Human Resources by
the final filing deadline. Those applicants whose experience
and qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be
invited to participate in an oral board interview tentatively
scheduled for May 28, 2008. The final candidate must comply
with the medical and drug screening standards of the position in
order to be designated as qualified for employment.
HOW TO
APPLY
A completed City
application must be received in the Department of Human Resources by
the final filing deadline to be considered for employment. Postmarks
are not accepted. Resumes are welcome, but will not be
accepted in lieu of a completed City application.
Applications are available on this website. To
have an application mailed or for further information, contact the
Department of Human Resources, 990 Palm St, San Luis Obispo CA
93401, phone (805) 781-7250, or e-mail.
Issued:
3/4/08
THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN,
MINORITIES, AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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