Traffic Systems Specialist I or II with the Dallas Signal Shop

Do you have experience in electronic/electrical systems?  Do you enjoy getting outdoors, away from a desk during your workday?  Are you a problem solver who enjoys a challenge?  If so, we want to hear from you!

TxDOT's Dallas District Signal Shop is looking for a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II position based in Mesquite, TX.  As a Traffic Systems Specialist I or II you will be responsible for maintaining traffic signals, roadway illumination, and school flashers while also inspecting construction methods of contractors and performing specialized work in the repair and troubleshooting of other electrical equipment.  All while building an exciting career at the same time.

*RECRUITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE:  Up to $5,000.00 Recruitment Bonus available for current Class "A" CDL Holders (no transmission restrictions preferred).  Applies to eligible external applicant(s) only.*

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 (1) Traffic Systems Specialist I or II depending on business needs and the applicants' qualifications.  The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicants' work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. 

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.
 
Traffic Systems Specialist I or II - Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Traffic Systems Specialist I and II:

• 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.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain andrepair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contractrequirements.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Operates and maintains complex electronic test equipment to repair and test electronic traffic systems.
• Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws,trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
• Performs complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replacescontrollers and other electronic devices.
• Provides technical expertise and training of field technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance andrepair of complex electronic/electrical systems in the field.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or trafficdata collection equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for a Traffic Systems Specialist II:

• Inventories supplies and equipment in shop.

Minimum Qualifications:

Traffic Systems Specialist I:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 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:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience: 3 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

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Safety Impact Certificate

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Class "A" Driver's License

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Specialist I and II:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using computers and 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 working relationship
• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• 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
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Conditions of Employment:
• Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
• 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. 
• 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. 

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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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