Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician Trainee/Technician I

The current recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Transportation Department at either the (ITS) Technician Trainee orTechnician I level. A list will also be created to fill possible future vacancies at either level. Employees may progress through the full salary range, subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.

The first review of applications will be Monday, February 15, 2021

ITS Technician Trainee($42,575.64 - $59,945.60 annually)

Under general supervision, an ITS Technician Trainee performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices, various communication devices, and the ITS components. This position performs related duties, as required.

An employee in this class is expected to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair current and future ITS infrastructures and interfaces such as various traffic signal cabinet systems, vehicle detection systems, traffic control devices, dynamic message signs, and communication systems; perform preventive maintenance on ITS equipment such as control cabinets, video cameras and subsystems, interconnect, and electrical wiring. Work includes troubleshooting malfunctions and responding to trouble calls. The incumbent performs construction of traffic signals and inspects the work of contractors to verify their work meets City of Mesa and other standards. The incumbent uses a personal computer (PC) for recordkeeping and diagnostic troubleshooting of signal operations. Guidance is received by the ITS Technician II. Supervision is received from the ITS Operations Foreman who reviews work through observation, conferences, reports, and results achieved. The incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Work is subject to call-out during off-duty hours. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

ITS Technician I ($49,277.17 - $69,388.80 annually)

Under general supervision, an ITS Technician I performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices, various communication devices, and the ITS components. This position performs related duties, as required.

An employee in this class is expected to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair current and future ITS infrastructures and interfaces such as various traffic signal cabinet systems, vehicle detection systems, traffic control devices, dynamic message signs, and communication systems; perform preventive maintenance on ITS equipment such as control cabinets, video cameras and subsystems, interconnect, and electrical wiring. Work includes troubleshooting malfunctions and responding to trouble calls. The incumbent performs construction of traffic signals and inspects the work of contractors to verify their work meets City of Mesa and other standards. The incumbent uses a PC for recordkeeping and diagnostic troubleshooting of signal operations. Guidance is received by the ITS Technician II. Supervision is received from the ITS Operations Foreman who reviews work through observation, conferences, reports, and results achieved. The incumbent will be required to work irregular shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Work is subject to call-out during off-duty hours. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

ITS Technician Trainee:

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience in electrical or related work.

Special Requirements.Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.One year of traffic signal or street light construction experience is preferred. A valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is desirable.

ITS Technician I:

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 2 - 3 years' traffic signal maintenance/construction experience, or graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology and at least one year of traffic signal maintenance/construction experience.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) by hire date. CLP holders must successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, the Third Party Examiner (TPE) administered skills (driving) test, and obtain a valid Arizona Class B CDL within 150 days of hire or promotion date. An International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician Certification is required. Must possess an IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Technician Certification (Electronic or Electrical), an IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Certification, and a Temporary Traffic Control Certification by American Traffic Safety Services Association or the International Municipal Signal Association within one year after date of employment. Must live within a 20 mile radius of the intersection of Main Street and Greenfield Road within one year after date of employment, and must maintain this residency status throughout the duration in the position.

Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in maintaining microprocessor-based instruments, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Advanced Traffic Control (ATC) controllers, basic knowledge of PC operations, optical pre-empt devices, and communications equipment is preferred.

Link to Job Description

ITS Technician Trainee

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3740.pdf

ITS Technician I:

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4573.pdf

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