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Traffic Signal Technician Foreman

Job ID: 48027

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician Foreman. The Traffic Signal Technician Foreman supervises and trains Traffic Signal Technicians and Trainees in installing, modifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing traffic signal control equipment and related devices for light rail and intelligent transportation systems, including roadway lighting.  Assignments are received verbally or in writing and work is reviewed by a Traffic Signal Supervisor who evaluates performance based on results obtained in meeting the operating requirements of the system. 

Primary duties include:

·     Inspecting computerized traffic control systems and recommending improvements.

·     Estimating time and materials needed for installation and maintenance jobs using such information as work plans, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.

·     Coordinating work with construction supervisors, contractors, engineers, City departments, and others to ensure that installation and repair schedules are met.

·     Inspecting existing facilities and installations and making suggestions for alterations and revisions.

This temporary position will be funded through June 30, 2023 with a possibility to be made regular in a future budget cycle. The temporary position will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city’s retirement program. If the successful candidate is a current City employee, all benefits will still be applicable and the employee will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered “at-will” and employees may be separated at any time.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to:
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Test equipment to diagnose malfunctions of traffic signal control equipment and related devices.
• Read and interpret graphical information, such as blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Establish priorities for own workload based on such factors as need for immediate action, work objectives, and future needs.
• Perceive the full range of the color spectrum, such as working with electrical wires.

SALARY

$23.98 (minimum) - $36.59 (maximum) hourly / $49,878.40 - $76,107.20 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $76,107.20 depending upon qualifications.  

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Pension Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience working with electronic traffic signal control devices.
• One year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Associate's degree in electronics.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining light rail train (LRT) traffic signal equipment.
• Experience with programming and troubleshooting Econolite Traffic Controllers (ASC2, ASC3, and Cobalt).
• IMSA Certification Level II - Traffic Signals.
• ATSSA Certification - Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes December 12, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

 This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Traffic Signal Technician Foreman, JC:74130, ID# 48027, 11/28/2022, USM, SA, Benefits: 007

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