Senior Traffic Signal Electrician

The Senior Traffic Safety Electrician assures public safety through the continual maintenance, rapid repair, and inspection of the County traffic signal system. The position monitors this system for optimum performance through design updates and modifications. Responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis. This position reports to the Principal Traffic Safety Electrician.

Essential Functions

• Reports for all emergency traffic signal and safety device calls as required (on 24-hour call).
• Responds to non-emergency calls for the repair and maintenance of traffic signals and safety devices.
• Schedules, assigns, and reviews work.
• Implements modifications to existing signals.
• Communicates section functions and needs to supervisors.
• Administers the policies and procedures established by divisional and departmental managers.
• Prepares detailed reports, cost estimates, cost accounts, and project diaries.
• Reads plans and specifications to carry out responsibilities of the position to ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental standards.
• Investigates and responds to public/private complaints.
• Operates equipment in a safe and timely manner to ensure the efficient operation of the Division in accordance with the Division policies.
• Utilizes DPW Hansen Infrastructure Management System.
• Attends meetings.
• Acts as a liaison between the Traffic Safety Services Division, property owners, residents and community representatives with regard to areas of concern.
• Recommends road maintenance and or repair projects to the supervisor.
• Attends various training seminars and training courses presented by professional instructors to keep abreast of the new safety and work practices established by OSHA.
• Instructs new employees on the procedures followed for repair and maintenance of traffic signals and traffic control devices.
• Performs skilled and unskilled labor to ensure the efficient operation of the division in accordance with departmental and divisional polices.
• Maintains services, cleans, and makes minor repairs of tools and equipment to ensure it is kept in good mechanical working condition.
• Performs skilled and unskilled labor to ensure the sufficient operation of the division in accordance with division policies.
• Drives trucks and hauls materials and/or equipment to and from projects in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs work zone traffic control to ensure the flow of traffic is not disrupted.
• Performs other related duties in the Department of Public Works as required.
• Uses and maintains hand tools and equpment.
• Attends training to keep abreast of new safety and work practices established by OSHA.
• Uses various electrical and electronics test equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Essential

• The position requires a high school education and a thorough knowledge of electrical work, electronics, and construction techniques. The incumbent must have knowledge of construction and repair techniques; equipment and materials related to traffic control devices.
• The Senior Traffic Safety Electrician must possess a valid driver's license and commercial Class B driver's license.
• The ability to read blueprints and give verbal instruction is essential to the position. The incumbent must be able and willing to work outdoors.
• Five years of experience in electrical and electronics troubleshooting.
• Must be well-versed in specifications, regulations and standards of the NJ DOT National Electrical Code.

Preferred

• Sufficient combination of education and experience in electronic and electrical theory and practice to qualify as a journeyman electrician and electronics technician.
• Knowledge of Somerset County policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize an electronic infrastructure management system.

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000/year

Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.