Traffic Control And Lighting Technician II

THE POSITION

To perform skilled electronic, electro-mechanical, microprocessor control, and electrical work in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of traffic signal, street lighting, and parking revenue control equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Traffic Control and Lighting Technician I, or, if filled from the outside, employees would by required to have extensive experience maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic traffic signal control, parking revenue control, and/or street lighting equipment, and to have completed all appropriate training courses. Incumbents perform the full range of the most difficult electronic and electrical work with independence, and are fully competent on "state -of-the-art" traffic signal control equipment such as type-170 and/or N.E.M.A. type 90 controllers. Incumbents may provide technical supervision to lower-level Traffic Control and Lighting Technicians and Trainees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Traffic Control and Lighting Supervisor provides general direction to II-level Technicians, and direction to I-level Technicians. Technical supervision may be provided by II-level Technicians to lower-level traffic control and lighting personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Inspect signal controls, auxiliary equipment and street lighting equipment; diagnose malfunctions; adjust and replace electronic, electrical, and mechanical components; relamp traffic signals and street lights.
- Repair, replace, or modify signal head components, controllers, relays, switches, fuses, timers, and cabinet parts; design and construct special test equipment for shop testing of electronic components.
- Perform street cut operations at designated signal locations.
- Set out barricades and traffic cones and re-route traffic as necessary for safe operations.
- Investigate complaints and reports of parking revenue control equipment malfunctions; adjust, repair or remove defective equipment; make field repairs of damaged equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electronic, electro-mechanical, and microprocessor controlled parking control equipment; perform preventive maintenance and testing.
- Maintain schematic drawings, operations manuals, and problem and repair logs on related parking equipment.

Work is sometimes performed at heights and during bad weather.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
 
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. 
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: 
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. 
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. 
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. 
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Traffic Control And Lighting Technician II examination. 

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS: 
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. 
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at. 
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website; 
• Send an email to; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of: - Principles, methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the repair of electronic, electrical, and mechanical devices. - Components and parts of electronic and electrical devices used in parking control, street lighting, and traffic control. - Principles of solid state electronics and high voltage electricity. - Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions required in electrical and electronic work. - Principles and practices of the installation, maintenance, and repair of the most complex "state-of-the-art" electronic and electrical devices used in traffic control, such as type-170 and/or N.E.M.A. type 90 controllers. - Principles of supervision
• Ability to: - Work with independence and to make decisions relative to work methods and tools. - Understand and interpret written and oral instructions. - Read blueprints, wiring diagrams and complex electronic circuit diagrams - Prepare simple reports. - Perform work at heights, and during bad weather conditions. - Use and care for tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing electronic, electrical, and mechanical devices. - Work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to resolve emergency problems. - Work with a high degree of independence. - Install, maintain, and repair the most complex, "state-of-the-art" electronic and electrical traffic control devices, such as type-170 and/or N.E.M.A. type 90 controllers. - Supervise the technical functions of lower level traffic control and street lighting staff. - Work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to resolve emergency problems. - Train lower level personnel
• Experience:: Two years of experience as a Traffic Control and Lighting Technician I in the City of Sacramento or five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, solid state electronic computers or related equipment, three years of which must have included working on traffic signal control, parking revenue control, and/or street lighting equipment
• Education: Specialized training in solid-state electronics
• Must have completed approved training programs in the most complex traffic control devices
• PROOF OF EDUCATION Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts anddegrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable
• An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service
• Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment
• Special Qualifications: Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment
• Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline
• Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License with no air brake or automatic transmission restriction in some assignments
• Residency Requirement: Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

• Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for The City of Sacramento is Tracey Huerta.