GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work involving the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signal systems, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure, and related electrical and electronic equipment throughout the city. This position supports the safe and efficient movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic by ensuring the reliable operation of traffic signals, street lighting, network communications, and associated systems.

Work includes monitoring and maintaining systems within the Traffic Management Center (TMC), performing field inspections and preventative maintenance, responding to emergency callouts, coordinating with other technicians, contractors, engineers, and utility providers, and maintaining accurate maintenance and operational records. The position requires the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical, electronic, and network-related issues, utilize specialized testing and programming equipment, and work safely in traffic environments and at heights.

The Traffic Signal Technician II works independently and as part of a team, exercises sound judgment in problem-solving, adheres to safety standards and procedures, and participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies. The role requires both fieldwork and limited office-based duties and is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Will be required daily to check systems inside the TMC for correct operation and report issues needing to be addressed.  
• Coordinate projects with other traffic signal technicians.
• Must be able to test and program, using various applications, ITS devices with the use of a laptop computer.
• Perform annual inspection and maintenance on all traffic signal equipment, hardware, cameras and network devices at each of the signalized intersections within the city.
• Must have the ability to set up safe work zones and wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Input and maintain accurate records pertaining to maintenance and emergency call outs.
• Locates traffic signal underground utilities in the field that includes fiber optics, cables, conduits when needed.
• Able to identify issues with, then troubleshoot and repair network components including fiber optics, CCTV cameras, network switches and servers used by the traffic department.
• Maintain inventory of traffic signal hardware and ITS components both already installed in the field and in storage as spare parts, request parts to be ordered when needed.
• Works with contractors, engineers and other utilities during design and construction.
• Repairs and maintains streetlights at various locations around the city and at several interstate ramps within the city limits.
• Repair, replace, re-lamp and hang Christmas lights around the city.
• Hang street signs, banners, flags and other items when needed for special events.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role.
• Ability to work rotating on call schedule for after hours and weekend emergencies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend and respond to simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. 
• An ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group settings when dealing with customers and other departments within the city. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and keep accurate records. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions safely and efficiently.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Ability to identify and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of basic electricity.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Knowledge of the city service area and distribution system. 
• Ability to test and repair traffic signal devices and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components.
• Ability to use good judgement in evaluating problem situations.

EDUCATION

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Completion of at least one (1) year of college in electrical or electronic engineering, computer technology coursework or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in traffic signal operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. A comprehensive assessment may be required in lieu of the preferred years of experience to validate knowledge and skills.

Additionally, two (2) years of bucket truck experience is required.

CERTIFICATION

Possession of Level I or Level II International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification for Traffic Signal Controls strongly preferred.

DRIVER LICENSE

Valid Tennessee Driver License with class B CDL endorsement and clear driving record are required or must be able to obtain class B CDL within 6 months of hire.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Due to the on-call nature of this position, the ideal candidate should reside in Wilson County or within a 45-minute drive of the Public Works (410 Park Dr, Lebanon, TN 37087).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to control tools, handle objects or controls, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move, push, pull and carry up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view far away objects, distinguish color, have depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus vision on objects.  The employee must be able to perform manual labor. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly works in high, precarious places and in outside-weather conditions.  The employee must have the capacity to climb ladders and work from aerial equipment with little fear of heights. The employees will frequently work at or around roadways close to moving vehicles, pedestrians and other construction equipment and at times can be a loud environment that requires a great deal of focus.  Some work will be performed in the office environment.  This is a safety sensitive position.  It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Public Works Director to assess the type (s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this position and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.