Signal Technician II
Salary
$35,097.52 - $56,156.08 Annually
Location
City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Job Type
Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number
01922
Department
Department of Public Works
Division
Public Works - Transportation Operations
Opening Date
11/15/2023
Closing Date
12/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
• Description
• Benefits
Description The City of Roanoke is currently seeking an energetic, dedicated team player, to fill a vacant Signal Technician Level II position in our Public Works/ Transportation Division/ Traffic Signal Shop.
Traffic Engineering Signal operation focuses on 24/7/365 maintenance, operation, and repair of the City's 161 traffic signals and emergency signals at Fire Stations, emergency vehicle preemption systems, and operation and maintenance of 23 school location zone flashers. Additionally, the Signal Shop consists of six personnel responsible for maintaining all 792 city-owned streetlight fixtures, bridge lighting, and installation and replacement of holiday decorations and American flags (seasonally). The use of new technologies in vehicle detection and communication systems and new signal equipment are essential to our signal operations.
Roanoke, Virginia is a unique locality with amenities that you would expect from a dynamic urban center without losing the charm of a small town. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and mountain bike trails, rivers, lakes, and snow skiing nearby. The City of Roanoke is one of the area's largest employers, offering competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans. Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Recommends and designs modification of traffic signal controller, relays and other apparatus
• Installs, operates and repairs traffic signals, controllers, electronic timing devices, vehicle detection systems, emergency lights and other electrical and electronic equipment
• Erects poles, runs messenger cable, hangs overhead lights and other devices
• Installs and repairs various signal vehicle detection system
• Replaces electronic components
• Installs and maintains aerial and underground traffic signals and communication cables
• Maintains standby status on rotation, makes emergency repairs to equipment after hours
• Keeps records of work and makes reports
• Assists in procuring routine materials and maintaining inventories
• Recommends and/or makes modifications to signal equipment upgrade and signal coordination system improvement
• Installs and maintains automated traffic signal control equipment and coordination systems
• Assists and works with vendors on new signal technologies development for our current signal system improvements.
• Inspects work in progress and on completion, verifies proper observance of safety precautions
• Assists in preparation of sketches, plans and specifications for new construction, installation and major repairs to existing electrical systems and equipment
• In absence of supervisor, directs activities of the division when authorized
• Assists traffic engineering staff in keeping traffic signal timing current and appropriately adjusted to meet the current traffic demands
• Assists contractors and utility companies during new construction
• Assists with implementing and developing computerized timing and phase sequence for traffic signals and systems
• Serves as a lead technician in maintenance and operation of intelligent transportation systems including traffic monitoring cameras, variable message signs, and operations center controls and operations.
• Assists with signal installations meeting MUTCD standards
• Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operation
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:
A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and supplemented by technical training in electrical and electronic engineering is plus.
One to three years of related work experience and training in the construction and maintenance of electronic systems, traffic signal installation, and electrical system operations is required.
Must have a CDL or obtain within six months of employment.
Must possess or obtain within four years of employment IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.
A valid app-Ability to perform repairs, installation, etc. from bucket truck at heights of up to 40 ft.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service                   Hours Per Month               Fire  24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4                                         12                                             19.75
5 - 9                                         14                                             22.75
10- 14                                      16                                             25.50
15 - 19                                     17                                             26.75
20 - 24                                     18                                             28.75
25 +                                         20                                             32
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire.  Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.
Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023):  Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave.  Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment.  Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available:  Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family.  Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options :
PPO 300 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1000 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HSA 2700 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,300 for employee only coverage and $2,600 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.
Aetna Health Plan 2022 Monthly Rates
PPO 300
Employee Only: $70.94
Employee + Child: $265.16
Employee + Spouse: $621.98
Family: $680.04
PPO/HRA 1000
Employee Only: $45.94
Employee + Child: $225.16
Employee + Spouse: $571.98
Family: $580.04
PPO/HSA 2700
Employee Only: $21.72
Employee + Child: $169.46
Employee + Spouse $474.36
Family: $476.68
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Delta Dental 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.
Sheriff's Department Employees are covered b the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System.
Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.
Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans.  You may also set aside pre-tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses.  Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year.
Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust.
Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges.
Pay Days: Direct deposit is required for all new employees. Paid bi-weekly, 26 pay periods per year.
Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee.  Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
CEC 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $6.68
Employee/Spouse: $12.68
Employee/Child(ren): $13.36
Family: $19.71
Discounts & Voluntary Benefits: Employees may access discounts through various national and local retailers. Discounts include 10% off auto insurance and 5% off home or renters insurance with Liberty Mutual. Voluntary benefits offered through Corestream.  Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Cancer Policies will be available through Colonial Life and Long Term Care will be available through Transamerica. All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted.
Agency City of Roanoke, Virginia
Address 215 Church Avenue S.W. Rm 212
Roanoke, Virginia, 24011
Phone 540-853-2231
Website http://roanokeva.gov/jobs
Description The City of Roanoke is currently seeking an energetic, dedicated team player, to fill a vacant Signal Technician Level II position in our Public Works/ Transportation Division/ Traffic Signal Shop.
Traffic Engineering Signal operation focuses on 24/7/365 maintenance, operation, and repair of the City's 161 traffic signals and emergency signals at Fire Stations, emergency vehicle preemption systems, and operation and maintenance of 23 school location zone flashers. Additionally, the Signal Shop consists of six personnel responsible for maintaining all 792 city-owned streetlight fixtures, bridge lighting, and installation and replacement of holiday decorations and American flags (seasonally). The use of new technologies in vehicle detection and communication systems and new signal equipment are essential to our signal operations.
Roanoke, Virginia is a unique locality with amenities that you would expect from a dynamic urban center without losing the charm of a small town. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and mountain bike trails, rivers, lakes, and snow skiing nearby. The City of Roanoke is one of the area's largest employers, offering competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement pension plans. Employees may also choose to participate in optional benefits, including a deferred compensation plan and flexible spending account through payroll deduction.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Recommends and designs modification of traffic signal controller, relays and other apparatus
• Installs, operates and repairs traffic signals, controllers, electronic timing devices, vehicle detection systems, emergency lights and other electrical and electronic equipment
• Erects poles, runs messenger cable, hangs overhead lights and other devices
• Installs and repairs various signal vehicle detection system
• Replaces electronic components
• Installs and maintains aerial and underground traffic signals and communication cables
• Maintains standby status on rotation, makes emergency repairs to equipment after hours
• Keeps records of work and makes reports
• Assists in procuring routine materials and maintaining inventories
• Recommends and/or makes modifications to signal equipment upgrade and signal coordination system improvement
• Installs and maintains automated traffic signal control equipment and coordination systems
• Assists and works with vendors on new signal technologies development for our current signal system improvements.
• Inspects work in progress and on completion, verifies proper observance of safety precautions
• Assists in preparation of sketches, plans and specifications for new construction, installation and major repairs to existing electrical systems and equipment
• In absence of supervisor, directs activities of the division when authorized
• Assists traffic engineering staff in keeping traffic signal timing current and appropriately adjusted to meet the current traffic demands
• Assists contractors and utility companies during new construction
• Assists with implementing and developing computerized timing and phase sequence for traffic signals and systems
• Serves as a lead technician in maintenance and operation of intelligent transportation systems including traffic monitoring cameras, variable message signs, and operations center controls and operations.
• Assists with signal installations meeting MUTCD standards
• Participates in the City of Roanoke snow removal operation
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:
A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and supplemented by technical training in electrical and electronic engineering is plus.
One to three years of related work experience and training in the construction and maintenance of electronic systems, traffic signal installation, and electrical system operations is required.
Must have a CDL or obtain within six months of employment.
Must possess or obtain within four years of employment IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.
A valid app-Ability to perform repairs, installation, etc. from bucket truck at heights of up to 40 ft.