Lead Traffic Signal Technician - City of Sammamish, WA : Job Details

Salary: $44.28 - $60.88 HourlyLocation : Sammamish, WAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00233Department: Public WorksDivision: TrafficOpening Date: 01/16/2025FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: WSCCCE AFSCME Council 2 The City of Sammamish is a safe, family-friendly suburb in the Seattle area. The community boasts amenities found in a much larger community, all while maintaining its small-town charm. Sammamish has quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural resources, high-quality schools, retail offerings, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. DescriptionAre you passionate about safety, innovation, and ensuring smooth traffic flow? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can make a real impact? City of Sammamish is seeking a Lead Traffic Signal Technician to oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of our traffic signal systems and infrastructure.Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the City's traffic systems and infrastructure.

• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and comp time option as a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

Performs highly skilled technical activities coordinating the daily operation, maintenance, and repair efforts of the traffic signal crew, ensuring availability of resources and skills to complete work on schedule. Work involves serving as field site technical lead, operating, repairing, and maintaining the city's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network, traffic control devices, and streetlights, and updating maintenance records and traffic related assets and material inventory.Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Supervises and coordinates, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of individual contributors to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Assists the Traffic Engineering Manager in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of the signal workshop and Traffic Division.
• Prioritizes, assigns, and delegates tasks, monitors status of assignments, and checks completed work for quality, adherence to standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Monitors the costs and timelines associated with completed work; ensures crews have the necessary resources to perform assigned activities.
• Provides guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient method of accomplishing tasks.
• Provides technical skill on job sites and performs specialized activities, as necessary.
• Encourages the effective use of technology to improve operations.
• Assists with preparing and monitoring the Traffic Division budget on items related to the traffic workshop; confirms expenses and processes invoices.
• Maintains necessary records and logs for all workshop maintenance, service, and safety activities and functions.
• Estimates work scope and determines if work is to be contracted out or handled in-house.
• Identifies and effectively resolves technical problems related to work assignments.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises the work activities of contractors and provides assistance, guidance, and direction as needed.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and reviewing City standards and specifications related to traffic signal and street lighting materials and equipment.
• Acts as back up of Senior Traffic Signal Technician and performs duties as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• May be required to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Schedules, trains, motivates, and evaluates employees; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; makes recommendations regarding discipline and termination.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Employees must be residents of Washington State.CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSESMust possess an International Municipal Signal Association (I.M.S.A.) Level II or III Certification for Traffic Signal Technician and Certification as a journey level electrician.

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A Endorsement and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSeven (7) years of journey-level experience installing, constructing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic control or measuring devices comprised of solid-state electronic systems in the signal trade. Additional Information KNOWLEDGE OF

• Traffic signals, video, and street lighting systems, and various other electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Troubleshooting, repair, installation, and calibration of electrical and electronic systems including telemetry, lighting, computer control, fiber optics and network.
• MUTCD, NEC and the Washington State Electrical Code.
• Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, and specialized electronic equipment, and various construction equipment including bucket truck, forklift, backhoe, and various other support equipment.
• Hazards related to the work including working at heights, exposure to traffic, fumes, and electricity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and symbols, distinguish color coding on electrical wiring, and troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and perform all phases of electrical work.
• Ability to perform work at height.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required.

• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Ability to have a responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely.
• Ability to maintain a customer service orientation and positive image of the city to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from any background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set. The City of Sammamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.In addition to offering competitive salary, City of Sammamish is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. When you join our team, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Health and Wellness (*eligibility applies*): Your well-being is important to us. We provide affordable health insurance plans that include:
  • Regence HealthFirst® 250 Medical Plan: Free preventive vistis; $250 deductible for individuals/$750 for families; 10% coinsurance for primary and specialist care with in-network providers; $3,000 out-of-pocket limit for individuals/$6,000 for families; affordable prescription drug coverage starting at $5 copay for generic meds and insulin costs are capped at just $35 per month; OR
  • Kaiser 200 Medical Plan: Free preventive visits $200 individual deductible/$400 family deductible; $2,500 out-of-pocket maximum per individual / $5,000 for families; no lifetime maximum on essential health benefits;10% coinsurance on most services after deductible; mental health, emergency services, and urgent care; access to advanced care at home for eligible conditions
  • Delta Dental plans inlcuding both comprehensive and orthodontic coverage
  • VSP Vision coverage, providing annual WellVision Exams and hardware allowances
• Retirement Savings (*eligibility applies*): We believe in helping our employees build a secure financial future, in addition to offering a pension plan through DRS, we have two other retirement savings plans.
• Work-Life Balance (*eligibility applies*):We understand the importance of work-life balance, in addition to 14 paid holidays, we also have remote work options for eligible positions, and paid time off to help you achieve a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development (*eligibility applies*): We invest in our employees' growth. Take advantage of our professional development opportunities, including training programs and tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your mental and emotional well-being. Our EAP provides confidential counseling and support services to help you navigate life's challenges.