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Home My WebLink AboutElectrician - Traffic EngineeringUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Electrician – Traﬃc Engineering Department: Public Works Division: Streets & Traﬃc Engineering Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of Streets & Traﬃc Engineering FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 11 Job Number: 1102 Job Summary Under general direction, installs, repairs and maintains electronic traﬃc controllers, vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment, video monitoring equipment, computer systems and other hardware used in traﬃc control. Installs and maintains streetlights and collects traﬃc count data as needed. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Inspects and performs preventive maintenance; maintains and repairs traﬃc control hardware, devices and wiring. • Performs operational checks on traﬃc control and street lighting systems; uses technical equipment applications and software applications speciﬁc to equipment. • Observes functions of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement. • Maintains and repairs street lighting hardware and wiring. • Installs new and repairs existing traﬃc and pedestrian signal heads and modules, poles, conduit, wiring, cameras, power supplies, and traﬃc signal controllers. • Operates and makes changes to computer/traﬃc related software/ﬁrmware. • Updates Cartegraph and ArcGis asset management system. • Maintains accurate records of work performed including maintenance, chargebacks, accidents and purchases. • Operates computer to perform various tasks including traﬃc control, recordkeeping and email. • Assists with other divisional electrical needs. • Performs emergency sign repair. • Performs general housekeeping, shop and vehicle maintenance. • Performs utility locations for Traﬃc Engineering infrastructure. • Ensures that electrical work on behalf of the City is done in compliance with local, state and national codes. • Answers public questions. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Orders supplies and stocks items to maintain inventory, orders replacement items. • Reviews proposed plans for traﬃc and street lighting. • Performs banner change outs and installation. • Performs on-call duties, as assigned; responds to emergency calls for repairs of traﬃc signals and streetlights. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree as Electrician. Experience in electrical work. • Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • State of Iowa Certiﬁed Journeyman Electrician License. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to calculate ﬁgures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, measure and calculate electrical formulas. • Ability to prepare written records, routine reports, and time sheets. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, schematics, technical manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to speak eﬀectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Knowledge of City and National codes and the rules and standards pertaining to the electrical construction and the maintenance of electrical equipment. • Knowledge of the theory, practice and equipment used in electrical trade. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in the use of a platform lift truck, a utility truck and various hand and power tools. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to ﬁnger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Speciﬁc vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traﬃc hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________