Projects Civil Technician

Project Civil Technician – Rydalmere, Sydney

The Project Civil Technician is responsible for delivering the civil installation elements of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Control Systems (TCS) projects across the O&M portfolio. This includes the construction, modification, and reconstruction of assets to meet technical specifications and safety standards. The role plays a key part in supporting Yunex Traffic’s operational objectives through high-quality workmanship and adherence to customer and regulatory requirements.

The working pattern will be approximately 70%-night shift and 30%-day shift, but this can change depending on customer requirements, overtime is also available.

Areas of responsibility and tasks

Carry out the below but not limited to the following,

• Comply with internal and external processes.
• Construction and reconstruction of assets, such as Traffic Control Signals (TCS), Variable Message Signs (VMS) and Hazard warning signs (AWS, VSLS) etc.  
• Electrical testing of ITS assets. 
• Preparation of equipment prior to final installation e.g., Traffic Signal Controllers or vehicle detection systems.
• Installation or modification of new and existing TCS and ITS assets.
• Successful completion of mandatory technical or safety related training.
• Undertake appropriate training with the addition of new equipment and systems as and when necessary, via formal and informal training, including on the job training.
• Liaising with customers and other contractors that may be on site.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with the site specification, in a timely manner and to a high-quality level.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, all employees have a duty to comply with all Health and Safety Procedures and to be alert in identifying potential hazards by removing or minimising them wherever possible.
• Any other duties reasonably practicable within the skills required for the role

It is desirable but not mandatory to have the following:

• Experience with Traffic Signal infrastructure or pit & pipe work.
• Excavator experience and VOC
• Rigger and Dogmen VOC

Knowledge & Skills

The key competencies and capabilities for this role are:

• Training will be provided where required in the relevant asset categories.
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written, will be necessary as you will be expected to liaise with other parts of the business and with customers.
• Ability to achieve objectives with strict deadlines and manage your own workload.
• Be co-operative, helpful, willing to use initiative and conscientious.
• Be willing to change, move from one activity or work area to another, learn new activities, pick up new jobs confidently and easily.
• Drive and energy applied to work, accuracy and reliability, ability to get things right first time.
• Work towards the team's goals, work well with other people, communicate effectively within the team, and contribute to a high standard of team morale.
• Must hold full Driving License, MR/HR preferred.
• Must be physically fit as this role requires a certain element of manual handling.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and respect for others.

Desired qualifications and experience

It is desirable but not mandatory to have a technical understanding in some/all the following traffic engineering competencies:

• Traffic signal fundamentals and TfNSW SPECIFICATION D&C TS101
• Transport for New South Wales (RMS) ITS standards/specifications
• Knowledge of ITS and traffic signal products from across the industry
• Excavator, Rigger, or Dogman VOC
• Construction White card
• First aid / CPR
• Basic Traffic Control.