TxDOT's Odessa District is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist I/II/III/IV based in Odessa, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Salary Plan:

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

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)

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:

Traffic Systems Specialist I:

• Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management and illumination controller assemblies and systems.
• Commissions system installation once roadway infrastructure has been completed.
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Coordinates materials and equipment usage with district maintenance offices.
• Draws graphs, charts, diagrams and site layouts; writes engineering specifications to document and illustrate observations and conclusions.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Traffic Systems Specialist II:

• Administers contracts for the installation and maintenance of traffic management/control, illumination and data collection devices.
• Assists in developing strategic plans to meet core business needs.
• 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.
• Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management and illumination controller assemblies and systems
• Commissions system installation once roadway infrastructure has been completed
• 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.
• Serves as a project leader and is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and reviewing work on complex traffic management/traffic data collection projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Traffic Systems Specialist III:

• Installs, operates, maintains and/or repairs electrical control systems such as electrically powered gates or barricades, electrically powered delineation systems or interconnected changeable/variable message signs.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment
• Consults with Department personnel, manufacturers and/or vendors regarding equipment operation, design, installation, equipment failure, complex repairs or replacement recommendations
• 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.
• Programs equipment to create or modify station description records, station direction of travel, lane of travel or algorithms for vehicle classification.
• Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
• Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex land mobile radio systems.
• Serves as a project leader and is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and reviewing work on complex traffic management/traffic data collection projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Additional duties for Traffic Systems Specialist IV:

• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management equipment including illumination controller assemblies and systems; makes recommendations to accept or return equipment.
• 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, maintains and repairs coaxial cables, makes approved splices, pulls, hangs and terminates cables; solders cable.
• Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
• Serves as a liaison with city, county and other governmental and private entities concerning traffic issues and works to establish viable solutions.
• Serves as a project leader and is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and reviewing work on complex traffic management/traffic data collection projects.
• 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
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Traffic Systems Specialist I:

2 years experience in 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

Traffic Systems Specialist II:

3 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Traffic Systems Specialist III:

4 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Traffic Systems Specialist IV:
5 YEARS Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Commercial Driver Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Specialist I:

Considerable knowledge of

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamental
• Construction equipment operations
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedure
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair technique
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Traffic Systems Specialist II:

Considerable knowledge of

• Traffic engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• Traffic flow principles and procedure
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Hazardous materials management methods and procedure

Proficient skill in

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

Traffic Systems Specialist III:

Extensive knowledge of

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedure
• Electrical construction procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations

Considerable knowledge of

• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system

Traffic Systems Specialist IV:
Extensive knowledge of

• Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
• Circuit boards diagnosis and repair procedures
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Traffic flow principles and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
• Electrical construction procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Radio and wireless communications equipment, network components and systems
• Radio and wireless communications principles, procedures and systems
• Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise and vibration.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia.
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• 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.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• 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.
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• 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.
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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/or fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures.

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.

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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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