Job Details
Technician I - Signs, Signals, Marking and Lighting
2025-01-21 City of Leander, TX all cities,TX
Description:
Required Education and Experience
Required Certificates and Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands & Additional Information
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (moderate, loud, very loud).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:
*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation.
Medical
We offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide.
Dental
Dental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50.
Vision
Access to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more.
Life/AD&D
Your basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule.
Disability
Both short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates.
Accident & Cancer
Need extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year.
Employee Assistance Program
We know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home.
Holidays
The City has thirteen designated holidays each year.
Vacation Leave
Most full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing.
Sick Leave
As a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies.
Longevity Pay
Regular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping.
Retirement
All regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around.
Deferred Compensation
If saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older.
Social Security
City of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations.
Golf Course
We have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!
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The Technician - Signs position requires: High school diploma or its equivalent, AND a minimum of one year full-time related work experience to the job duties and responsibilities. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
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Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please include your experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, traffic signal field or similar experience. Make sure to include the number of years of related experience.
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This position requires certificates and licenses. Please select all that you hold or can obtain within the required timeframe listed.
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How many years of work experience do you have in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, traffic signal field or similar experience to the job duties?
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Do you have street signs and marking experience?
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Do you have electrical work experience?
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Do you have Signal work experience?
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Do you have experience working for a government entity such as City, State or County? Please select the government entity below, if applicable.
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Please describe your work experience in street signs and marking, electrical work and/or signals.
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This position requires the ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early-mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late-nights shifts, weekends).
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In this position you must be able to wear the city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
Required Question
Salary: $19.48 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Public Works, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 5.08.1/25
Department: Public Works Streets
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Performs entry-level routine work. Work involves engagement in maintaining traffic signs, traffic signals, streetlights, and school zone lights. This position is responsible for implementing and following proper traffic controls, safety procedures, department policies and assisting in training other personnel. This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
- Work schedule is Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (schedule is subject to change).
- Performs basic troubleshooting of traffic signal and street light equipment.
- Monitors and maintains traffic cameras.
- Inspects and repairs streetlights.
- Installs and maintains vehicle sensing equipment.
- Performs the replacement of traffic signal lights, heads, and control hardware.
- Performs routine maintenance of traffic signals, school zone beacons, and streetlights.
- Installs and maintains new equipment and removes and replaces components.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Calculates and measures resistance, amperage, voltage, and wattage values of active electrical and electronic systems.
- Assists other departments by helping with tree removal or trimming; assists with aerial lighting issues; provides electrical support for construction projects, assists with signs and markings, assists with installation of electrical and data conductors.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able and willing to work at heights typically associated with repair, installation, and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs, streetlights, traffic markings, traffic signals and other associated equipment.
- Follows established policies, procedures, and techniques concerning traffic signs, signals, and outdoor lighting.
- Receives, investigates complaints, takes appropriate action as instructed.
- Maintains and troubleshoots pedestrian signals, equipment, and school zone signals.
- Operates a bucket truck, work truck, and other vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to perform assigned work, including chain saws and other trimming and pruning tools and ensures that they are maintained and kept in good, safe working conditions.
- Follows safety policies, proper usage of equipment, safety devices, vehicles, and all departmental and city policies.
- Escalates customer complaints to a Foreman, Crew Lead, or Assistant Director.
- As an essential employee, you are subject to regular work hours, after-hours callouts, and scheduled overtime during emergency situations which can include icy weather, flooding, police department assistance, etc., including a required on-call rotation, and special events.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Minimum of one year full-time related work experience to the job duties and responsibilities.
Required Certificates and Licenses
- Valid Driver's License from any U.S. State. Must be able to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License, Class A with air brake endorsement or must be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment
- Possession of the following IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) or approved equivalent certifications:
- Work Zone (or must be able to obtain in 12 months)
- Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification (or must be able to obtain in 18 months)
- Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification (or must be able to obtain in 24 months This position is eligible for certification pay.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of full-time work experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems; traffic signal field or similar experience to the job duties.
- Experience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or a State agency.
- Street signs and marking experience.
- Electrical work experience.
- Signal work experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to: operate a bucket truck, skid loader, backhoe, and small hand tools, chainsaw, shovel, two-way radio, measuring devices; ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to set up secure work zones using cones and barricades.
- Knowledge of construction methods and practices and TXDOT work zone safety requirements and procedure.
- Knowledge of duties performed in construction and maintenance of streets and roadways, hazards, and safety precautions common to equipment operations.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications; handling multiple tasks and prioritizing; and operating assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles safely.
- Ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner; follow detailed verbal and written instruction; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work safely.
- Must be able to wear the city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
- Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
- Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late-nights shifts, weekends).
- Ability to report safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
Physical Demands & Additional Information
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (moderate, loud, very loud).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:
- Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
- to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
- Compliance with the for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.
*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation.
Medical
We offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide.
Dental
Dental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50.
Vision
Access to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more.
Life/AD&D
Your basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule.
Disability
Both short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates.
Accident & Cancer
Need extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year.
Employee Assistance Program
We know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home.
Holidays
The City has thirteen designated holidays each year.
Vacation Leave
Most full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing.
Sick Leave
As a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies.
Longevity Pay
Regular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping.
Retirement
All regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around.
Deferred Compensation
If saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older.
Social Security
City of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations.
Golf Course
We have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!
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The Technician - Signs position requires: High school diploma or its equivalent, AND a minimum of one year full-time related work experience to the job duties and responsibilities. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
02
Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please include your experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, traffic signal field or similar experience. Make sure to include the number of years of related experience.
03
This position requires certificates and licenses. Please select all that you hold or can obtain within the required timeframe listed.
- I have a valid Driver's License from any U.S. State. OR I can obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.
- I have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License, Class A with air brake endorsement OR I can obtain one within 6 months of employment.
- I have a Work Zone OR I can obtain one within 12 months of the hire date.
- I have a Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification OR I can obtain one within 18 months of the hire date.
- I have a Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification OR I can obtain one within 24 months of the hire date.
- I do not have any of the certifications or licenses listed above NOR can I obtain them.
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How many years of work experience do you have in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems, traffic signal field or similar experience to the job duties?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year but less than 2 years
- 2 years but less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
- No experience
05
Do you have street signs and marking experience?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have electrical work experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have Signal work experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working for a government entity such as City, State or County? Please select the government entity below, if applicable.
- City
- State
- County
- I have no experience working for a government entity.
09
Please describe your work experience in street signs and marking, electrical work and/or signals.
10
This position requires the ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early-mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late-nights shifts, weekends).
- I acknowledge and read the other than regular daytime, on-call work schedule for this position.
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In this position you must be able to wear the city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
- I acknowledge and read the requirement to wear city provided uniform and protective gear for this position.
Required Question