SIGNAL / LIGHT / ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SERIES

Job Summary :

Duties and basic tasks include : Performing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of; traffic signals, lighting, bluestake, ITS, tunnel and / or pump

stations. Performing at an entry level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series. This position requires employees to

participate in rotation based 24 hour call back program, must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes. The employee must be able to

posses the ability to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous road

conditions, overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Duties :

Signal / Lighting / Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1) : $ Grade 18

This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and / or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.

Signal / Lighting / Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2) : $ Grade 19

This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and / or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.

Signal / Lighting / Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3) : $ Grade 20

This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and / or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

• Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade.
• Plans, sketches / schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems.
• Methods / procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic counting devices, common safety practices Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and circuit theory.

Skills in :

Ability to :

Selective Preference(s) :

SLATE 1 - High school diploma / GED; Entry Level of electrical / electronics background and troubleshooting; Ability to obtain a Class A CDL

SLATE 2 - High school diploma / GED; Foreman level electrical / electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 1

SLATE 3 - High school diploma / GED; Foreman level electrical / electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 2

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Valid State Issued driver's license - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

PUMP HOUSE

Valid CDL permit exam at time of appointment and obtain a Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months, with X

endorsement (Hazmat and tanker)

SLATE 1

No experience required

SLATE 2

Pump House) : 1 year Traffic Signals experience or 1 year roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces training.

SLATE 3

Pump House) : 3 years traffic signals experience OR 3 years roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces training.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.