Job ID #31932: Traffic Signal Specialist

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a><br><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job ID #31931: Traffic Signal Specialist</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> CUPE Local 5167</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: </span>1692</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</a></span> by 4:00 p.m. on <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">June 17, 2026.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Duration: </span>for up to 24 months</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy type: </span>This posting is for an existing vacancy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 83, 163)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY OF DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Reports to Traffic Signal Supervisor.  Installs, maintains and repairs traffic signal equipment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">GENERAL DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Diagnose electrical and electronic faults and solve problems on overhead and underground electrical and electronic traffic signal equipment and wiring.  Repair faults, program failed traffic signal controller timers.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Install, maintain and replace traffic signal equipment such as signal heads, traffic controllers, poles, junction boxes, inductance loops and traffic gates.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Overhaul and repair traffic signal controllers, interconnection master systems and lane control systems.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Perform preventative maintenance on signal equipment, traffic signal controllers, wiring and cable, communication and video equipment and systems.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Repair wiring on traffic signal equipment and controllers such as pedestrian signal heads and push buttons, lane control signals and end island markers.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Complete reports such as work orders, trouble call reports, controller timing sheets, preventative maintenance reports and statements of chargeable services.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Communicate with contractors and utilities to provide and receive location of underground electric services for utilities and contractors.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Operate tools and equipment such as multi-meters, cable locator, ground rod pounders, power saws, drills and grinders.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Drive and operate vehicle such as aerial bucket; load and unload equipment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manually pull underground cables through duct runs.  Install overhead cable.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Testify in Court as witness.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Refurbish damaged signal equipment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must possess a valid Certificate of Qualification 309A as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician or a 442A Industrial Electrician under the Apprenticeship and Tradesmen's qualification Act (Ontario).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must have proven experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing of analogue, digital and in installing and maintaining 120VAC field wiring and connections.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must possess Class \"G\" Driver’s Licence.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be capable of obtaining and maintain a Class “D” Licence with a “Z” endorsement.  In order to continue employment in this position, said licence must be obtained within 90 calendar days of hire.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.</span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>",
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