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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Signal Technician II
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: April 1997
ORG/POS #: 2260/1019
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To install solid state electronic traffic
devices and to replace defective traffic signals at various Little Rock street
locations.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general supervision from the General Foreman
(Signal).
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Installs
pretimed fully automatic solid state electronic controllers and traffic signals
by making wire connections as designated on the signal blueprint.
2. Operates
hand tools and light equipment to dig holes for signal pole bases, or to remove
existing poles; pours and finishes concrete to build bases for traffic signal
poles.
3. Hangs
mast arms on signal poles and attaches traffic signals; connects cables and
wires to the control cabinet and pole; drives an aerial bucket, stake, bed,
and/or line truck..
4. Replaces
traffic bulbs and defective parts at intersections when malfunction can be
located; returns defective parts to signal shop for repair.
5. Digs
trenches, pulls wires and splices as necessary for the installation of
conduits.
6. Attends
seminars and meetings to obtain information of new installation techniques.
7. Supervises
the activities of an assigned crew of Signal Technicians; trains new Signal
Technicians.
8. Testifies
in court to explain the functioning of signals.
9. Completes
a daily report of time worked, equipment hours, nature of job, and other
related information.
10. Prepares
a record card describing symptoms of signal malfunctions for each piece of
equipment returned from the field for repair.
11. Utilizes
a computer terminal to monitor the status of closed loop traffic controllers
for computer controlled intersections.
12. Receives
calls from Central Communications, other City employees and members of the
public identifying malfunctioning signals.
13. Serves
as backup in the absence of the General Foreman.
JOB TITLE: Signal Technician II
JOB
DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct
supervision to a crew of Signal Technicians I.
JOB SPECIFICATION
SIGNAL TECHNICIAN II
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average
difficulty in installing solid state electronic traffic devices and in
replacing defective traffic signals at various Little Rock street locations.
MAINTENANCE
REVIEW DATE: April 1997
EXAMPLES
OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Installs
pretimed fully automatic solid state electronic controllers and traffic signals
by making wire connections as designated on the signal blueprint.
Operates hand
tools and light equipment to dig holes for signal pole bases, or to remove
existing poles; pours and finishes concrete to build bases for traffic signal
poles.
Hangs mast
arms on signal poles and attaches traffic signals; connects cables and wires to
the control cabinet and pole.
Replaces
traffic bulbs and defective parts at intersections when malfunction can be
located; returns defective parts to signal shop for repair.
Digs
trenches, pulls wires and splices as necessary for the installation of
conduits.
Attends
seminars and meetings to obtain information of new installation techniques.
Supervises
the activities of an assigned crew of Signal Technicians; trains new Signal
Technicians.
Testifies in
court to explain the functioning of signals.
Completes a
daily report of time worked, equipment hours, nature of job, and other related
information.
Prepares a
record card describing symptoms of signal malfunctions for each piece of
equipment returned from the field for repair.
Utilizes a
computer terminal to monitor the status of closed loop traffic controllers for
computer controlled intersections.
Receives
calls from Central Communications, other City employees and members of the
public identifying malfunctioning signals.
Serves as
backup in the absence of the General Foreman.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable
knowledge
of the standard practices and principles governing electrical and electronic
installation.
Considerable
knowledge
of the standard tools and materials used in the installation of electrical and
electronic devices.
JOB TITLE: Signal Technician II
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Good
knowledge
of installation procedures for fully automatic solid state electronic
controllers and traffic signals.
Skill in the use and care of
tools and equipment used in the installation of electrical and electronic
devices.
Skill in the operation of a
two-ton manual transmission truck.
Skill in the operation of a
computer terminal.
Skill in the operation of a
vehicle with air brakes.
Ability to supervise and train the
activities of a crew of skilled workers.
Ability to interpret technical
schedules and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively,
orally and in writing.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
high school or vocational school, including training in basic electrical
wiring; at least two (2) years of experience in the installation of electrical
and electronic devices; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience;
OR any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
a valid Arkansas Class B (Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before
employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this
position.
JOB TITLE: Signal Technician II
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are
representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
40 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
40 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
ü |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
ü |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g.,
climbing and working from ladder) |
ü |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
ü |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
ü |
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Close Vision (clear vision
at 20" or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability
to judge distance spatial relationships) |
ü |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions
marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
ü |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
ü |
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Work Near Moving Mechanical
Parts |
ü |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
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ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather
over 90º F.) |
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g., business
office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
ü |
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