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TxDOT’s Austin District is looking for ONE Traffic Signal System Specialist I, II, III or IV, based out of our Austin District Headquarters This position performs specialized and complex electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. May serve as a lead worker for technical employees engaged in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel during emergency or disaster events. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence

Recruitment Bonus Available!

You may qualify for a one-time recruitment bonus up to $5000 if you have a Class “A” CDL License (preferably with no transmission restrictions) at time of hire. You must maintain 12-months of continuous employment with TxDOT and meet all other conditions. Current and Previous permanent employees (does not include Summer Internships) do not qualify for the Recruitment Bonus.

CDL Training Available!

We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary!

This position is for ONE Traffic Systems Specialist I, II, IIII, IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Traffic Systems Specialist I: B18 ($45,521 –$71,055/yearly)
Traffic Systems Specialist II: B19 ($48,244 - $76,028/yearly)
Traffic Systems Specialist III: B20 ($51,158 - $81,351/yearly)
Traffic Systems Specialist IV: B21 ($54,278 - $87,046/yearly)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This position performs specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities for a Traffic System Specialist I, II, III, or IV:

• Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.
• Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replaces controllers and other electronic devices.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
• Tests, diagnoses and repairs traffic control, traffic data collection and communication systems, including cable, short haul modems, dial-up modems and multiplexing equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  

Additional responsibilities for a Traffic System Specialist II, III, or IV:

• Coordinates preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Develops and prepares written reports that provide feedback on systems including ease of installation and setup, status of inventory needs, any problems encountered or other issues.
• Inventories supplies and equipment in shop.
• Monitors and inspects contracted work sites.
• Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
  

Additional responsibilities for a Traffic System Specialist III or IV:

• Coordinates with local district maintenance offices for traffic control, bucket truck and additional supplies and assistance.
• Ensures preventive maintenance is conducted.
• Ensures that hazardous materials are properly used and waste properly disposed.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Operates and maintains complex electronic traffic management systems.
  

Additional responsibilities for a Traffic System Specialist IV:

• Organizes the workforce in response to emergency situations.
• Coordinates and assists in overseeing the installation and repairs of infrastructure equipment.
• Assists in planning and reviewing traffic signal and illumination projects to include writing specifications.
• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.
• Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Installs, maintains and repairs coaxial cables, makes approved splices, pulls, hangs and terminates cables; solders cable.
• Tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs or certifies control and communication systems and accumulative count recorders including cable, short-haul modems, dial-up modems and multiplexing equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Traffic System Specialist I: 2 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.

Traffic System Specialist II 3 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.

Traffic System Specialist III 4 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.

Traffic System Specialist IV 5 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Commercial Driver Certificate
• *Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 365calendar days from date of employment.
• Safety Impact Certificate

*Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 365 days of employment.https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Competencies:

Competencies for a Traffic System Specialist I, II, III, or IV:

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Additional competencies for a Traffic System Specialist II, III, or IV:

• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals

Additional competencies for a Traffic System Specialist III or IV:

• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Additional competencies for a Traffic System Specialist IV:

• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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