Traffic Systems Specialist I or II

Looking for a job with good benefits and opportunity to advance your skills in your career? Look no further!! TxDOT Houston is looking for technicians to work in our signal maintenance department. We are responsible for maintaining over a thousand traffic signal intersections over six counties. This is a hands-on job with aspects in manual labor and technical programing, you will be trained to operate equipment such as aerial bucket trucks, and commercial vehicles. Our goal is to create a safe environment for the traveling public.  

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's 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)

Traffic Systems Specialist I

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.

Traffic Systems Specialist II

• 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

• 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 complex electronic repairs and rewires systems; adjusts and reprograms equipment/systems and replacescontrollers and other electronic devices.
• Responds to complaints and identifies problems regarding traffic signal timing, congestion, operations and assists indeveloping recommendations for long-term solutions.
• 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.

Traffic Systems Specialist II

Includes all essential duties listed for Material/Process Inspector II as well as:

• Coordinates preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Inventories supplies and equipment in shop.
• Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assists in the electronics repair lab.
• Drives/operates a bucket truck to install and repair electronic traffic control devices at various heights.
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent TransportationSystems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
• Maintains stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, equipment, products and materials are available for scheduledprojects.
• Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws,
• 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.

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

Licenses And Certifications:

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have or be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Electrical knowledge, Equipment Knowledge, Technical signal knowledge

Competencies:

Traffic Systems Specialist I:

• Considerable Knowledge Of :

• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Traffic Systems Specialist II
• Includes all competencies listed for Material/Process Inspector II as well as:

• Proficient Skill In:

• Some Skill In:

• Using heavy highway equipment
• Ability to:
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts
• Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Traffic Systems Specialist II
• Includes all competencies listed for Material/Process Inspector II as well as:
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Traffic Systems Specialist II
• Includes all competencies listed for Material/Process Inspector II as well as:
• Using heavy highway equipment
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts
• Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Considerable Knowledge of:
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
• Proficient Skill in:
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Ability to:
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts
• Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions
• The relationship of traffic control equipment to the operation of a traffic management system
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Electronic circuit boards, microprocessors and chips
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Work with electricity up to 600 volts
• Learn to troubleshoot automation problems and related systems and identify solutions

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Traffic Systems Specialist I and II:

• 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

• Subject To Vibration

• Subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• 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)
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• 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
• 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.
• Must be able to report for duty within 90 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations 
• 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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