Traffic System Technician
Req ID: 25623
Vacancy Type: Combination
Contract Duration: One permanent and a 12 months contract
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 10/30/2024
Job Summary
Responsible for optimizing traffic signal timings and phasing. Perform troubleshooting using the City's Advanced Transportation Management System and Database editing. Respond to various requests from citizens, staff and members of council
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare signal timing plans using various signal optimization software packages (i.e. Synchro/Simtraffic,Traffic Space Diagram)
- Investigating and resolving customer service requests
- Solve technical problems that require specialized knowledge
- Perform day to day operational functions
- Review concerns from residents or elected officials
- Verify all work is completed within applicable legal, engineering standards and policy requirements
- Prepare correspondence and reports to Committee, Councillors and the general public ensuring all information is accurate and factual.
- Ensure that all recommendations are in accordance with City and industry standards
- Stays abreast with current technology
Skills and Qualifications
- Three (3) year post-secondary diploma in Civil or Transportation Engineering Technology
- Full membership and registration with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or ability to obtain certification is preferred
- A minimum of 1 year work experience in a relevant field is preferred (this may include direct experience during a work term during a co-op placement)
- A valid class "G" driver's license
- Excellent organization with the ability to manage completing tasks
- Strong written, verbal and team communication skill sets
- May require lifting of supplies/equipment. Exposure to computer keyboards and screens
- Currently a Hybrid work environment. You may be required to go into the office/on-site for a variety of tasks including: training activities, firmware upgrades, on-site field visits, Councillor Meetings, Business Unit Meetings, and/or Project-based Team Meetings
Hourly Rate/Salary: $36.85 - $49.13
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Mavis Yard: Common Building
Organization Unit: T&W/Traffic Systems
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Traffic Mgt & Municipal Parking Div , Traffic Signals & Systems
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
