Traffic Signal Aide

Salary Range:$51,839.58 - $51,839.58

Works under the supervision of an assigned supervisor in the Engineering Division to assist Signal Technicians in installing and repairing signal equipment. Assists in installing traffic signals, and making electrical connections to units. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment. Installs new bulbs and LED modules in traffic signals. Digs holes, erects poles, and wires lines to support traffic signals and related devices. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles lighting fixtures and equipment using hand tools. Places warning signs, flags, or barriers at repair site. Loads and unloads equipment, tools, and supplies from truck. Works from bucket and aerial platform trucks to perform daily tasks. Maintains workshop in orderly condition. Performs locating duties for underground Traffic Signal/Fiber Optics wires/cables. Travels by driving company vehicle to various worksites throughout the City.

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 70 lbs. with assistance. Requires climbing, including 12 ft. ladders, onto the back of trucks, and into bucket trucks. Requires balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Requires the ability to use basic hand tools and to grasp wires. Must be able to program controls and change components. Requires feeling of electrical circuits and wires for overheating. Involves standing for extended periods of time and traverse over uneven surfaces. Must be able to communicate problems and conditions to co-workers, including during high volume of traffic noise. Must operate a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers and supervisor. Requires the ability to operate a City vehicle to drive to and from various work sites throughout the city.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Majority of work is performed outdoors. Some shop work is required. Must work in inclement weather as necessary. Must work from bucket and aerial platform trucks. Exposed to noise and traffic. Frequently drives to various traffic signal work sites throughout the city. May be exposed to engine fumes and electrical shock. Requires the use and wear of protective gear. Requires the ability to work different shifts as well as standby and call out duty.

Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions. Must have six (6) months of full-time working experience or vocational training using basic hand tools; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License or obtain such license within six (6) months of employment and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a conditions of continued employment.