Traffic Signal Technician

Traffic Signal Technician – Centennial, CO

Link to job posting:  Traffic Signal Technician – Centennial, CO – Centennial, Colorado, United States – 26603 – Jacobs

Recruiter / Contact:  Billy Lynch (billy.lynch@jacobs.com) | Jacobs | Talent Acquisition Recruiter – O&M

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical
problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational
advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into

realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact 

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting  solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll  make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently,  empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

This position is responsible for working with the City Traffic Engineer, Traffic Operations
Coordinator, and other staff to provide a variety of duties related to the installation, integration and  maintenance of traffic signal system and intelligent transportation system (ITS) elements. The  candidate for this position has an entry to mid-level knowledge of these activities and at least some familiarity with how the activities integrate with and impact other areas of work. The primary  functions of this position include performing field inspections of traffic signals and various ITS  devices; collecting related as-built and field data; collecting data and updating an inventory of the  traffic operations network; and performing maintenance and upgrade activities for the signal  system, ITS devices, and other traffic control devices.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what  drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles and assigned equipment in operable condition.
• Respond to utility locate requests from Colorado 811 affecting the traffic signal and ITS infrastructure, including performing after-hours, on-call field locates.
• Perform traffic signal and ITS maintenance and construction services, including but not limited to the following: preventative maintenance, device replacement and/or upgrade, and new device  installation.
• Respond to inquiries or emergencies related to traffic signal operations, including performing after-hours, on-call services to address signal malfunctions.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with management, employees, other departments, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange  information, or resolve problems.
• Assist the City Traffic Engineer in construction inspection and quality assurance for capital projects related to traffic signal and ITS improvements
• Support the Traffic Operations Coordinator and other staff as needed in the operation and maintenance of the traffic signal and ITS system, including but not limited to the following:  collecting as-built information; maintaining an asset inventory and database; working with GIS to  incorporate information into a geospatial database.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

*Onsite Employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as  required by the nature of their role*

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their

best work.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by  the nature of their role.

Here’s what you’ll need 

• High School Diploma or GED
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Two (2) years of experience in the traffic signal field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must possess a valid State driver’s license
• Must be capable of personally driving a company vehicle in the performance of the duties
  contained herein
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills, and verbal and written communications skills
  Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• Four (4) years of experience in the field maintenance of traffic signal and ITS field equipment, including knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Ability to read blueprints, surveys and job specifications
• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II or ability to obtain within 12 months
  Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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 duties.

Employee must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to act on and/or report safety  violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

The employee is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management.
Employee must be available and willing to work on a full-time basis according to the assigned  schedule and must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and  holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs. Due to the  nature of traffic signal malfunctions and other urgent public safety considerations, work hours for  this position will include participation in a mandatory after hours on call rotation that is currently  shared with one other technician position.

The employee will perform most duties in an outside work environment. The position requires the  employee to perform duties at a job site; at times working alone and at times working very closely  with others. The employee may be subject to all types of weather and temperature conditions and

various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.

Employee must be able to move or carry objects or materials and must be able to exert up to 75  pounds of force occasionally and up to twenty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand  requirements are at levels of those for active work.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.  Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental,  vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a  discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive  Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time  salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And  certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance  discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 to $78,000.00. Within the range, individual pay  is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and  relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran  status.