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The City of Lubbock is a dynamic municipal organization committed to providing top-notch services and infrastructure to its residents and businesses. As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and maintain its technological assets, the city is seeking skilled professionals to join its team within the network and traffic signal maintenance departments. Recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality service, the City of Lubbock supports an inclusive, professional work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to the community's technological and operational advancements. The city's infrastructure includes an extensive network of fiber optic, copper, and wireless communication systems, along with complex traffic signal equipment that requires expert care and management to ensure the safety and efficiency of its transportation systems. This skilled role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a municipal government setting, focusing on the hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various networks and electronic traffic control devices. The position involves a comprehensive set of responsibilities centered around the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fiber optic, copper, and wireless networks across the City of Lubbock. This includes working with field devices, fiber optic cables, copper cables, wireless radios, antennas, network enclosures, and panels. Additionally, the role covers the upkeep and repair of traffic signals and other electrical and electronic equipment critical to city infrastructure. Candidates in this role will perform skilled work installing new network components such as switches and field devices, maintaining physical network connections using fiber optic and copper cable, and ensuring local and wide area network connectivity. The position also requires knowledge of traffic signal systems, including installation and repair of traffic control devices that comply with standards set by regulatory bodies including the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Employees will operate specialized equipment such as voltmeters, radio programmers, aerial hydraulic equipment, and trenching tools, among others. Further duties include splicing fiber optics and cables, handling emergency repairs 24/7, installing video detection cameras, microwave telemetry systems, vehicle detection loops, and emergency vehicle priority systems. The role demands readiness to respond to emergency calls to ensure traffic signal systems function optimally and to maintain records and field reports related to construction and maintenance activities. Physical labor is also an important aspect of the job, including installing traffic signal shafts and cabinets, pouring concrete foundations, and supervising light bulb upgrades in traffic signals. The role is physically intensive, requiring the lifting of heavy loads and the ability to work in various weather conditions and elevated environments. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a solid background in electrical, electronic, and communications equipment installation and repair to apply their expertise in a municipal government setting. Candidates can expect an environment that values technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and make sound decisions in emergency scenarios. The City of Lubbock also emphasizes the importance of following safety standards and industry best practices, offering ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth. This position requires a current Commercial Driver's License, the willingness to undergo background checks and drug screenings due to its critical infrastructure status, and the physical capability to perform strenuous work safely. The candidate will join a dedicated team ensuring the city's communication and traffic systems remain reliable and efficient for all residents and visitors.

• Four to six years of experience in electrical or electronic equipment installation, testing, maintenance and repair
• Valid current Commercial Driver's License
• Physical exam required
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces frequently
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and emergency situations
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls 24/7
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, bobcat, and trencher
• Must successfully pass background checks and random drug screenings