Traffic Signals Technician

at  City of Kelowna

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY - UNION

A Traffic Signal Technician troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs electrical, data and electronic systems for all traffic signals and associated equipment and software. A Traffic Signal Technician is a lead and key point of contact for internal and external customers on traffic signal operations.

DUTIES - UNION

• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs all traffic signal systems which includes, controllers; Econolite ASC3 and Cobalt, detection systems; video, thermal, radar and inductive loop, communications; radios, fiberoptic, LAN and IP address control, emergency vehicle preemption systems and UPS’s.
• Upgrades and maintains all traffic signal equipment software, including central management systems. Ensures traffic data backed up and archived.
• Procures and organizes materials, equipment and labour for work projects.
• Oversees and inspects work performed by contractors.
• Communicates with customers, contractors and City crews on traffic signal related issues.
• Provides emergency response to breakdowns.
• Involved in design and install of new traffic signal and ITS systems.
• Ensures compliance with electrical and safety codes; maintains permits, reports and log books.
• Designated as Field Safety Representative under the BC Safety Authority. Consults with BC Safety Authority on code compliance and project design, where necessary.
• Works collaboratively with other departments on infrastructure project planning, proposals, systems and service issues pertaining to traffic signal operation and intelligent transportation system.
• Researches, recommends and carries out pilot studies of new emerging technology.
• Researches and completes on -going training so as to stay relevant in the field of expertise. (ie. ITS, controller detection and communication).
• Provides information and input on related policies, guidelines and standards.