Salary

$18.23 Hourly

Location

Public Works/Engineering/Street Operations Building - Killeen, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Public Works

Division

Transportation

Opening Date

08/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description
Benefits
Questions

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform routine repair and maintenance of traffic control systems and signal equipment.

Essential Duties

Core Competencies

Performs preventative maintenance on traffic signals.

Maintains street signs on signal poles.

Maintains pedestrian signals on signal poles.

Installs detection cameras in the streets for traffic movement

Performs traffic counts.

Maintains and services signal lens and signal heads.

Maintains and services School signal flashers

Work and assist with Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations

Test traffic controller programming and traffic signal components.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy.

Performs all On-Call assignments as outlined in the On-Call schedule and Departmental policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and
Two (2) years of electrical maintenance or technical training in electrical maintenance or traffic signal maintenance, or
Any equivalent combination or related education and experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion
Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment
Ability to drive and use a bucket truck
Working knowledge of safety equipment
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public
Knowledge of traffic applications of software
Knowledge of electricity and electronic equipment testing
Working knowledge of problems of working with electricity
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Special Requirements

Must have a valid Texas Class C license by date of hire and comply with all City of Killeen driving policy
Must have or acquire Level 1 Signal Certification within eighteen (18) months from date of hire as required by City and position
Must be physically capable of moving about on work sites and under adverse field conditions
Must have or acquire within thirty(30) days from date of hire all National Institute Management Systems (NIMS) certifications as required by City and position

Supplemental Information

Tools and Equipment Used

Various equipment and tools used in signal maintenance, Traffic controllers, motor vehicle, bucket truck (aerial lift), telephone, mobile radio, hand tools such as hand drill, power saw, hammer, screwdriver, and various safety equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in shop area and outdoors. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.

We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.

The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:

Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Benefits
Medical, Vision Dental
Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
TMRS
457 Deferred Retirement Account
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits

For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

02

Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?

Yes
No
No, but can obtain by Date of HIre

03

How many years of experience do you have dealing with electrical maintenance or traffic signal maintenance?

No Experience
Less than 1 Year
Less than 2 Years
2-3 Years
4+ Years

Required Question

Employer City of Killeen

Address 718 N. 2nd Street

Suite B

Killeen, Texas, 76541

Phone 254-501-7687

Website https://www.killeentexas.gov/

City of Killeen, Texas

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