Title: | Traffic Engineering Technician |
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ID: | 2023TrafficTech |
Status: | Full-time |
Department: | Engineering |
Salary Range: | $64,349 to $91,928 |
Deadline To Apply: | Open until filled |
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Traffic Engineering Technician
The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for Traffic Engineering Technician working in the Engineering Department.
This skilled technical position performs difficult/complex work responding to issues related to traffic signal malfunction; project management of traffic signal systems, flashing beacons, and Intelligent Transportation System devices; project management of the system design, inspection and review of all testing of fiber optic systems; review of shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project specifications, and related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates/Technical degree in civil engineering, or related field and two years experience with traffic signal systems and wiring, or related field; OR Journeyman Electrician License and four years' experience with traffic signal systems and wiring, or related electrical experience.
- Valid Driver's License
- Within one year:
- IMSA Certification
- MnDOT Signal & Lighting Certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manages projects for traffic signal systems, flashing beacons, and Intelligent Transportation System devices.
- Responds immediately to traffic signal failure and resolves the problem.
- Maintains fiber optic system for traffic, inspection and review of all testing design of fiber results.
- Performs construction inspection to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications and applicable Federal and Municipal State Aid project development requirements.
- Assists the Traffic Engineer with data collection and data management for use in sign request studies, traffic calming studies, corridor studies, Intersection Control Evaluations (ICE), and other engineering reports.
- Assists the Traffic Engineer with annual inspections of the City's traffic signal system, including interconnects with other traffic signals.
- Assists the Traffic Engineer and various railroad representatives with annual testing and inspection of the railroad preemption operations.
- Assists the Senior Engineer in the development and preparation of engineering reports, plans and specifications for a wide variety of utility and transportation infrastructure projects; reviews plans and specifications for projects prepared by engineering consultants to ensure compliance with City standards.
- Monitors established standards for compliance with applicable codes and regulations according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the National Electric Code.
- Assists with maintaining and preserving public works records; drafts as-built records of projects; documents changes for the operation and maintenance programs; assists in developing, preparing and/or reviewing and updating utility and transportation infrastructure maps, database and comprehensive plans.
- Responds to questions/issues from the general public as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested.
- Attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required.
Enjoy the following perks while working for the City of Moorhead:
- Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
- Comprehensive benefits and pay
- Flexibility to support work-life balance
- On-going training and career development
- Ability to make a difference in our community
- And, so much more
The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead
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