TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN 1

   JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

   A position in this job category typically installs, troubleshoots and
   repairs traffic signal equipment or systems, highway lighting systems
   and wiring systems; and informs the responsible person or organization
   of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals.

   CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

       NOTE: The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work
       are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not
       include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of
       the duties which may be performed.

   Operates a motor vehicle

   Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks

   Operates volt or ohm meters

   Troubleshoots problems with traffic signal equipment or systems

   Installs traffic signal equipment or systems

   Installs electrical components and wiring systems

   Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components

   Operates signal tracers

   Repairs traffic signal equipment or systems

   Repairs radar traffic signal detector units

   Tests electronic circuitry

   Installs overhead and underground cables

   Installs highway lighting systems

   Repairs electrical components and wiring systems

   Repairs highway lighting systems

   Troubleshoots problems with highway lighting systems

   Delivers messages, packages or other materials

   Repairs underground and overhead cables

   Tests wiring systems

   Repairs mobile radio communications equipment

   Applies appropriate safety procedures

   Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice

   Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment,
   parts and supplies

   Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties,
   accomplishments, plans or goals

   Answers routine questions

   Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

   Advises (counsel) concerned individuals about agency programs

   CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

   Knowledge of procedures for installing traffic signal equipment or
   systems, and highway lighting systems

   Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

   Knowledge of procedures for installing electrical components, wiring
   systems, and conduit systems

   Knowledge of procedures for installing underground and overhead cables

   Knowledge of procedures for testing wiring systems and electrical
   components

   Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters

   Knowledge of procedures for operating signal tracers

   Knowledge of organizational lines of communication (formal and
   informal)

   Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

   Knowledge of procedures for testing electronic circuitry

   Skill in operating a motor vehicle

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical components

   Ability to repair underground cables

   Ability to repair overhead cables

   Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers,
   pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical
   conduit and wiring work

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with traffic signal equipment or
   systems

   Ability to perform precision soldering and desoldering for electronic
   circuitry work

   Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks

   Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

   Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

   Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials

   Ability to interpret abbreviated measurement values

   Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

       EDUCATION:

       Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training
       program in electrical or electronic technology.

       EXPERIENCE:

       One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation,
       maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components,
       equipment or systems.

       LICENSE:S, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

       Appointee will be required to possess a drivers license valid in
       the State of New Jersey.

       Appointee may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
       License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
       vehicle being operated.

       SUBSTITUTIONS

       Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute
       one (1) year of additional experience.

   Occupational Group;   Repair of Electrical Equipment

   Occupational Family:  Electrical/Electronic Repair

   Level      Title Code       Title Reference      Effective: 3/19/94
     1        04195            72030201(C)

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04195
L
C
  
N/A
12
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/19/1994