Traffic Operations Technologist

Traffic Operations Technologist

Department: Roads and Works Operations

Pay Range: $82,682 – $100,828

Position ID: 3761-002

Job Details:
Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on December 31, 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Traffic Operations, the primary function of this position is related to the planning, design, installation, inspection, operation and management of traffic control devices and streetlights:

• Review and support design of traffic management plans and drawings related to the installation of traffic control devices and street lighting including traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings
• Develop, implement and monitor traffic signal timing plans for isolated and coordinated operations using traffic signal analysis software
• Implement, monitor, and support design of annual and capital programs, including controller replacement, traffic signal hardware replacement, interconnect, street lighting and emergency vehicle preemption
• Review and support design of PHM-125 legal traffic signal drawings
• Prepare and review service agreements, contract documentation and tender drawings for traffic signal construction and maintenance, LED lights, traffic and streetlight poles and arms, signal heads, traffic controllers, pedestrian crossovers, traffic signs, and U-channel poles
• Utilize CIS System to gather quotes, purchase materials, create, monitor and manage work orders
• Perform construction inspection and final acceptance of new traffic signals, streetlights, and any other traffic infrastructures to ensure works comply with Town standards
• Research and prepare recommendations regarding new technologies and procedures for traffic operations
• Test, deploy, operate and maintain various electrical/electronic and network system components
• Support locate services
• Address inquiries, complaints and service requests
• Prepare technical reports for senior staff and Council
• Attend and make presentations at Committee, Council and public meetings
• Liaise with other Town Departments, public sector agencies, contractors, senior staff, members of Council and Town residents regarding the design, installation, maintenance and operational of traffic control devices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Transportation or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college, certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (O.A.C.E.T.T.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in municipal traffic operations and possess IMSA Traffic Signs Level II and Traffic Signals Level II certifications.
• Experienced in project management, preparing technical staff reports and in making presentations to Council and the public.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act is critical.
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical and budgetary skills, in addition to proficient verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong computer skills are required in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, CAD, and traffic analysis software.
• Effective interpersonal skills are a prerequisite to enable the candidate to represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s Licence Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, may be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicant must have access to a reliable vehicle for timely travel and access to remote locations.

DATED: November 26, 2024

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the practical, written test and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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