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Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number: 2023-00606
Department: Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 16/11
General Description
The Traffic Engineering Division is looking for their next employee to assist with the installation and on-going maintenance of traffic devices with a goal of efficient movement of people, goods and traffic safely and efficiently within the Madison metropolitan region. This is technical and semi-skilled electrical construction work assisting higher level staff in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, computer-based equipment associated with Traffic Signals, street lighting, fiber optic networking, and other City-maintained equipment and systems. Employees in this classification may perform less complex aspects of this work independently. Work may include performing traffic counts, repairing and maintaining related equipment, perform cable locating, and collecting and compiling data for computerized reports. Assignments are received by work order or general directive and are performed under general supervision.
Employees in these positions typically assist higher level staff for approximately two years performing construction and maintenance activities. Following two years, these duties are performed independently. Duties may include trenching, pouring concrete, operating concrete saws, manual digging and/or augering in signal and street light bases, installing poles, mast arms, wiring and signal heads, street light fixtures, etc. It is expected employees will gradually transition to a wide variety of more independent and technical work as they become familiar with the infrastructure of Traffic Signal, fiber optic network and street lighting systems.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
AND
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities and to:
For the complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please reference the classification specification.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver learner permit with air brakes by the start of employment. Must obtain full Class A Commercial Driver's License within the probation/trial period. Failure to obtain this license within the probation/trial period will result in the employee not passing probation/trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.
Certification in CPR or the ability to obtain certification within the probation/trial period. Failure to obtain this certification within the probation/trial period will result in the employee not passing probation/trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds on occasion and objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position requires a high percentage of work outdoors in all types of weather, in high-traffic situations, and at various heights above the ground. Must be able to get in and out of underground access structures, access uneven terrain, work in confined structure, and climb into/out of equipment. Must be able to operate heavy construction equipment such as air hammers/compressors, cement saws, cable locating equipment, jackhammers, and hydraulic tools, and to pull cable in long conduit runs. Must be able to operate a wide variety of aerial lift and line trucks, skid loaders, trenchers, and excavating equipment and work at various heights from aerial trucks and/or ladders. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk, bend, sit, squat, climb, kneel, stoop and lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time. Must be able to use color-coded wiring systems.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1/2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1/2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus Pass on Madison Metro
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employer-paid Training
01
Please briefly describe your experience with the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, systems, circuits and controls.
02
Describe any farm, automotive, or outdoor construction experience you have and list the number of years.
03
Have you completed an electrical apprenticeship? If Yes, when?
04
Do you have military electronic experience?
05
Which of the following do you have experience using?
06
For each item you selected in the previous question, please list where you used them and for how many years (You can copy the list of items above and paste it into the box below, listing the employer and number of years next to each, for example: Air hammer - Company ABC - 3 years).
07
Are you CPR certified?
Required Question
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number: 2023-00606
Department: Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 16/11
General Description
The Traffic Engineering Division is looking for their next employee to assist with the installation and on-going maintenance of traffic devices with a goal of efficient movement of people, goods and traffic safely and efficiently within the Madison metropolitan region. This is technical and semi-skilled electrical construction work assisting higher level staff in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, computer-based equipment associated with Traffic Signals, street lighting, fiber optic networking, and other City-maintained equipment and systems. Employees in this classification may perform less complex aspects of this work independently. Work may include performing traffic counts, repairing and maintaining related equipment, perform cable locating, and collecting and compiling data for computerized reports. Assignments are received by work order or general directive and are performed under general supervision.
Employees in these positions typically assist higher level staff for approximately two years performing construction and maintenance activities. Following two years, these duties are performed independently. Duties may include trenching, pouring concrete, operating concrete saws, manual digging and/or augering in signal and street light bases, installing poles, mast arms, wiring and signal heads, street light fixtures, etc. It is expected employees will gradually transition to a wide variety of more independent and technical work as they become familiar with the infrastructure of Traffic Signal, fiber optic network and street lighting systems.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the .
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain and repair Traffic Signals, street lights, fiber optic systems, and related equipment. Respond to, diagnose, and repair malfunctioning Traffic Signals, and street lights and circuits.
- Assist with the installation and repair of network wiring, fiber optic cable, and devices (LAN, Ethernet, etc.), emergency alarm systems, video and/or camera devices, and related equipment.
- Respond to and make emergency repairs (accidents, contractor hits, etc.). Perform routine and/or scheduled maintenance. Locate and mark underground utilities (Digger's Hotline).
- Perform machine traffic counts. Set down and pick-up traffic counters. Log and record counts. Maintain and repair traffic counters and related equipment. Retrieve count data through use of computers. Review data for accuracy and complete required reports. Field test new equipment and/or technology and provide feedback.
- Complete daily work orders; maintain accurate records for new installations, repairs, maintenance and related billing information.
- Clean and maintain equipment. Perform jobsite clean-up and landscaping.
- Assist higher-level electrical personnel as assigned.
- Provide leadership to hourly/seasonal employees.
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) year of general electrical or electronic repair and relevant maintenance, electrical construction and/or installation work; OR
- Two (2) years of farm, automotive, or outdoor construction experience.
AND
- Graduation from a trade or electronics school; OR
- Completion of an electrical apprenticeship; OR
- Military electronic experience.
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, systems, circuits and controls.
- Computers and ability to learn specialized software and technical systems applicable to the duties of the position.
- Electrical occupational hazards and safety precautions for electrical work.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities and to:
- Diagnose problems and make repairs to Traffic Signal, street lighting, networking equipment, alarm systems, and associated equipment.
- Comprehend and accurately perform work assignments from schematics, specifications, plans, written and/or verbal instructions.
- Effectively use test equipment such as volt ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, fiber optic test and splicing equipment.
- Work with software and databases to accurately record data, and prepare work orders, billings and reports.
- Work independently or as part of a crew.
For the complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please reference the classification specification.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Class A Wisconsin Commercial Driver learner permit with air brakes by the start of employment. Must obtain full Class A Commercial Driver's License within the probation/trial period. Failure to obtain this license within the probation/trial period will result in the employee not passing probation/trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.
Certification in CPR or the ability to obtain certification within the probation/trial period. Failure to obtain this certification within the probation/trial period will result in the employee not passing probation/trial period, absent extenuating circumstances.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds on occasion and objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position requires a high percentage of work outdoors in all types of weather, in high-traffic situations, and at various heights above the ground. Must be able to get in and out of underground access structures, access uneven terrain, work in confined structure, and climb into/out of equipment. Must be able to operate heavy construction equipment such as air hammers/compressors, cement saws, cable locating equipment, jackhammers, and hydraulic tools, and to pull cable in long conduit runs. Must be able to operate a wide variety of aerial lift and line trucks, skid loaders, trenchers, and excavating equipment and work at various heights from aerial trucks and/or ladders. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk, bend, sit, squat, climb, kneel, stoop and lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time. Must be able to use color-coded wiring systems.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1/2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1/2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
- Long Term Care Insurance
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus Pass on Madison Metro
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employer-paid Training
01
Please briefly describe your experience with the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, systems, circuits and controls.
02
Describe any farm, automotive, or outdoor construction experience you have and list the number of years.
03
Have you completed an electrical apprenticeship? If Yes, when?
04
Do you have military electronic experience?
- Yes
- No
05
Which of the following do you have experience using?
- Air hammers/compressors
- Fiber optic test and splicing equipment
- Cement saws
- Cable locating equipment
- Jackhammers
- Hydraulic tools
- Skid loaders
- Aerial lift and/or line trucks
- Trenchers
- Excavating equipment
- Traffic counters
- Oscilloscopes
- Volt ohmmeters
- Asset management software
- None of the above
06
For each item you selected in the previous question, please list where you used them and for how many years (You can copy the list of items above and paste it into the box below, listing the employer and number of years next to each, for example: Air hammer - Company ABC - 3 years).
07
Are you CPR certified?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
