Traffic Signal Technician I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/3968625) Apply  Traffic Signal Technician I Salary $41,775.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 10992 Department Transportation Opening Date 12/10/2024 Closing Date 12/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. Installs, constructs and maintains equipment essential to the traffic signal system. Installs and repairs school lights and flashing lights and maintains cables. Responds to after hour calls as needed. Works with the emergency storm response teams. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Work requires the ability to read ordinances, maps, work orders, and blueprints. It also requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Applicant will be required to create/fill out work orders. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Maintains traffic signal lighting by installing, constructing and performing maintenance on traffic signals, installing and repairing manholes, performing maintenance on flashing beacons, school zone lighting and city wide signal lights, repairing damage due to accidents, relocating cables, and checking and repairing all loops while using a variety of tools and equipment. + Responds to service calls by diagnosing the problems and replacing components damaged by vehicles or storms. + Responsible for marking signal and IT infrastructure for Miss Utility. May require On-Call rotation for after hour calls. Education/Experience Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. One year experience in electronics/electrical or traffic related work preferred. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License required. Work Location: 4505 Patent Road Work Schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30PM (Monday – Friday) 40hrs/wk. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or higher 04 Are you familiar with and/or able to read maps and blueprints? + Yes + No 05 Do you have you any experience in working with electricity or electronics? + Yes + No 06 Do you have any experience with telecommunications equipment? + Yes + No 07 Would you be able to utilize equipment with a weight capacity of 350 lbs, including tools/equipment? + Yes + No 08 Are you comfortable performing simple math calculations? + Yes + No 09 This position will require "on-call" or "standby call" work. Do you understand this requirement? + Yes + No 10 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 11 This position is classified as "essential". That requires reporting during emergency/storm situations and for special events. Do you understand this requirement? + Yes + No 12 The hiring salary for this position is $41,775 – Are you be willing to accept a salary within this range? + Yes + No 13 I understand that this position is not remote and will require working on-site? + Yes + No 14 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 15 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 16 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 17 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email