Traffic Systems Technician I (Pharr District) Traffic Signal Crew - (2501608)
Position Information
Are you ready to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hiring a Traffic Systems Technician I to join our Pharr District team in Pharr, Tx. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of traffic systems that keep our roads safe and efficient.
We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Salary Range:
Traffic Systems Technician I (A15): $48,000 - $58,045 /annually
$4,000 - $4,837.08 /monthly
Minimum Salary
: 48,000.00
Maximum Salary
: 58,045.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Pharr District
600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAY
Pharr 78577
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Mon - Fri; 8am -5pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At 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 Description
Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:
- Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements.
- Assists in maintaining stock and equipment to ensure necessary tools, products and materials are available for scheduled projects.
- Assists in monitoring and maintaining clear work zones and cleans construction site at job completion.
- Assists in operating, maintaining and servicing equipment such as bucket trucks, drilling and pole setting rigs, concrete saws, trenching machines, cable locating instruments, insulation testers and/or 18-wheel calibration truck.
- Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions.
- Follows applicable safety procedures when working in an area where other utilities such as high voltage lines, gas lines, water and sewage lines and heavy traffic are located.
- Moves/assists in the placement of barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
- Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
- Sets forms and pours and finishes concrete bases for traffic control devices and traffic data collection equipment; as required moves bags of cement, signal heads/poles and equipment.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: NONE
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must have a valid US Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
- Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
- Using applicable electronic test equipment
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Work with electricity up to 600 volts
- Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.
- Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
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
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- 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.
Job
: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Jun 17, 2025, 5:05:47 PM
Unposting Date
: Jul 3, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Technician II State Job Code/s: 2123
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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