Traffic Signals Technician Ii - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

48174

The Traffic Signal Operations unit is hiring This unit designs, operates and maintains traffic signals, traffic cameras, message signs, and other technology to move traffic efficiently throughout the City.

This position supports the delivery of the annual traffic signal capital construction and maintenance programs.

This includes management of projects, traffic signal design, quality assurance, records management, collecting field data, and coordinating/inspecting the work of contractors.

Your strong technical design and project management skills combined with the ability to work on several tasks simultaneously to take projects from concept to completion within tight timelines will be your key to success in this position.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Create designs, construct and operate Traffic Control and Transportation Management Equipment within the City of Edmonton
Complete traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems layouts ensuring conformity with Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and City guidelines and update asbuilt records using drafting software
Review plan circulations and prepare traffic signal conceptual cost estimates
Develop, design and draft final signal layout plans by using Microstation & AutoCad, ensuring conformity with TAC guidelines, IMSA and City practices
Quality assurance of contractor work, ensuring conformity to guidelines and specs
Data and records management including operational logs, inventory/asset tracking, project documentation and recording of asbuilt documentation
Provide written and verbal responses to public
Coordinate, direct and inspect the work of contractors including: identifying and marking locations of new signal equipment and infrastructure, monitoring construction progress, resolve unforeseen issues, ensuring installations are in accordance with plans and standards, collecting field measurements and notes for the asbuilt recording, commission and inspect installations
Complete administrative activities required to issue projects for the annual signals programs for construction
Communicate with a variety of groups regarding signal projects including internal staff, various contractors, consultants, developers, surveyors and other utility groups
Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

Completed 2 Year Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Computer, Transportation, Engineering Design & Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent from a recognized institute.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway construction and/or utility installation construction including planning and preparation of complete drawings, charts and maps related to signals and street lighting.
Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement for this position.
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Level-II and Level-I Certification is an asset.
Proficiency with computers and ability to use a wide variety of software (including AutoCAD, Microstation, SAP, Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Accela and internal software) to generate plans, reports and other related documents.
Knowledge of traffic signals construction & maintenance guidelines as outlined by TAC, ITE, and IMSA is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a team environment and outside in all traffic and weather conditions
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 1 permanent full-time position_

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods.
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a fu