AMVETS Jobs

Performs entry level and routine work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Traffic Systems Technician I - Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. Traffic Systems Technician II - Employees at this level follow standard practices that do require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Traffic Systems Technician I and II:Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, installand maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair ofelectronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems.Assists in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concretesaws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion andassists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines,water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or trafficdata collection equipment.Sets forms and pours and finishes concrete bases for traffic control devices and traffic data collection equipment; asrequired moves bags of cement, signal heads/poles and equipment.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional Duties for a Traffic Systems Technician II:Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain andrepair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contractrequirements.Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and/or repairs electronic traffic control,communication, traffic data collection and/or illumination systems.Operates, maintains and services equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws,trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.