An employee in this class installs, alters, maintains, and repairs complex equipment, components, and circuitry for electronic traffic signal systems and highway lighting installations.
Work is performed independently in the field and under general guidance in the repair shop.
Installs traffic signal systems, traffic signal controllers, and auxiliary components as necessary. Adjusts, maintains, and repairs electronic circuits of traffic signal controllers and vehicle and pedestrian detector systems. Maintains and repairs all electrical circuits in traffic signal systems and highway lighting installations and makes replacements where necessary. Determines that traffic signals are set in accordance with timing instruction charts as provided by the Traffic Signal Engineer or the District Traffic Engineer. Makes adjustments in the positioning of signal heads to improve visibility for approaching traffic.