Traffic Signal Technician Sr

Job ID 3832

Location Fayette County

Full-Time

SALARY

The minimum hourly rate is $18.797 per hour
This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
Pay Grade 515

FILING DEADLINE DATE

November 3, 2020

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment, fiber optic cable, traffic signals, communication systems, traffic surveillance cameras, and all related equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in electronics or related field; and, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in electrical or electronics maintenance and repair; or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs, maintains, and repairs fiber optic communication equipment and other communication for the traffic system
• Responds to traffic signal malfunctions during and after normal working hours and tests new and repaired equipment before installation
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs cabling and traffic signal equipment
• Locates underground communication, signal cabling, conduit, and utilities
• Provides assistance to contractors and other agencies and inspects for quality assurance
• Operates aerial bucket and platform trucks
• Maintains and utilizes recycled parts for repair of other equipment

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Flagger and Workzone Safety within six (6) months of hire
• Minimum level 1 IMSA Signal Technician within six (6) months of hire
• Valid Driver’s License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to call back and on-call rotation.
• Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and to sections 21-52, 22-34 and 23-50 of the Code of Ordinances, all employees must remain drug and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
• Based on Federal Regulations 19-10 this position may be eligible for and offered the hepatitis vaccinations.  In addition, employees will be required to sign a statement stating they have accepted or declined the hepatitis vaccination.

EXAMINATION

EXAMINATION will be a training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at filing deadline date weighted at 100% of the final score.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. 

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application. 

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.  Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package, i.e. voluntary benefits spending account program; three weeks vacation and three weeks sick leave per year.  Direct Deposit is required of all employees.

Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions, as identified in the job posting.  All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a pre-employment physical.

All applicants on previous eligibility lists for this classification must reapply in order to compete for this and future vacancies which may occur while this eligibility list is in effect.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs 
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov