Position InformationTxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for an experienced Traffic Systems Specialist I to join our Traffic Signal Crew. Would you like the opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of our highway transportation system? Does improving roadway safety and making a positive impact on the traveling public in your community sound rewarding to you? Are you interested in learning the maintenance, operation, and technology behind traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems?
In this role, you will:
- Perform specialized electrical and electronic technical work involving traffic management and control systems, communication networks, roadway illumination, and traffic data collection equipment,
- Use your technical skills to develop, install, program, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of transportation-related devices and systems that help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, and
- Work independently on a wide range of assignments, collaborate with governmental agencies and private-sector partners, and contribute directly to projects that improve mobility and public safety.
If you're looking to build a meaningful and exciting career that combines technology, public service, and hands-on problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you!
Physical Location: 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, Tx 76133
Salary Plan/Grade: Traffic Systems Specialist I (B18): $45,521-$71,055/yearly
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's skill level, education, work experience, and all other appropriate factors and based on business need.
Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position DescriptionPerforms specialized electrical/electronic technical work related to traffic management/control systems, communication, illumination or traffic data collection devices/systems. Work involves technical expertise in developing, installing, testing, programming and repairing of electrical/electronic devices/systems. Work may require working in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:- Analyzes and interprets schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Assembles, beta tests and evaluates new traffic management and illumination controller assemblies and systems.
- Assists in designing and reviewing traffic signal, traffic data collection or illumination projects; makes
recommendations. - Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and
repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract
requirements. - Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation
Systems, land mobile radio communication systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System.
Minimum Qualifications:Education:High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:2 years experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:- Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with and "N" endorsement, within 120 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment.
- Safety Impact Certificate
- Valis Driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:- Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
- Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related
technologies - Radio and wireless communications equipment, network components and systems
- Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures
- Using, supporting and maintaining radio systems and wireless communication networks
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
Conditions of Employment:Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
- To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.
- Employees may be contacted during off-duty hours to report to work within 1 hour for emergency conditions.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.