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Home My WebLink AboutElectronics Technician - Traffic EngineeringUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Electronics Technician – 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: 13 Job Number: 1313 Job Summary Under 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. • Conducts routine preventive maintenance on traﬃc control equipment. • Troubleshoots and repairs electronic traﬃc controllers, loop amps, video detection equipment, video monitoring cameras and other hardware used in traﬃc control. • Conﬁrms ﬁber communications are working for intersections and cameras. • Operates a platform lift truck, a utility truck, bobcat, concrete saw, backhoes and boom truck. • Repairs and installs streetlights including lamp, ballast, pole and underground electrical wiring. • Perform maintenance, repairs, installations and upgrades for traﬃc signals, including bases, conduit, wire, poles and controller cabinet. • Adjust signal timings and update coordination timings in Tactics. • Collects traﬃc count data with tube counters and manual counters as needed; enters information on computer; prepares graphs; maintains counter equipment. • Locates City utilities. • Reviews plans for capital improvement. • Orders traﬃc control parts and ensures materials are available for jobsite. • Updates Cartegraph and ArcGis asset management system. • Responds to emergency calls regarding traﬃc control devices, equipment and damaged signs. • Organizes and leads traﬃc engineering employees in problem solving, answers technical questions. • Coordinates and performs banner change outs and installation. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Meets with management, contractors, inspectors, and engineers on new and reconstruction projects. • 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 an 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. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years of hire. 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 calculate electrical and electronic wire size, amp loading, volt drop and other properties. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and solve electronic equations. • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to prepare written job records, routine reports, and graph data for traﬃc data. • 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Knowledge of City and National codes and the rules and standards pertaining to the electrical construction and the maintenance of electrical equipment. • Knowledge of digital and microprocessor-based unit. • Knowledge of the theory, practice and equipment used in electrical trade. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in operating heavy equipment including platform lift truck, utility van, bobcat, concrete saw, backhoes and boom truck. • Skill in the use of hand and power tools. • Skill in use of test equipment and troubleshooting electrical and electronic malfunctions. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) and interface with traﬃc control equipment. Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. 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. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) 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 ________________________________ __________________