Salary: $21.21 Hourly
Location : Department of Transportation Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05041
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT)
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 106
Position Information
The objective of this classification is to install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and associated equipment for the County.
Essential Functions
Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, speed zone flashers, vehicle approach cabinets/lights, pedestrian signals, ground and aerial traffic signs, and related equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance activities, responds to traffic control device outage calls, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, completes verbal and written status reports, and fulfills work orders and maintenance requests.
Tests equipment, verifies traffic cabinet safety prior to installation, prepares foundations, and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets. Tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding systems, conflict monitors, and malfunctioning management units. Programs and tests traffic controllers.
Repairs or replaces equipment as needed, such as traffic controllers, detector amplifiers, load switches, relays, and related equipment. Assembles, adjusts, replaces, and cleans traffic signals, broken wires, and missing visors; repairs signal flash and communication issues; replaces electronic parts; moves signals for road widening; changes out traffic signal boxes; and maintains related documentation.
Drives and maintains work site trucks: performs pre-trip vehicle inspections, checks fluid levels and tire pressure, fuels the vehicle, and reports problems with the vehicle to the supervisor.
Maintains reference material library: collects schematic diagrams and technical manuals for traffic control equipment; maintains equipment log and supply list; and updates knowledge on new and existing technologies.
Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors the work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around the project/work site to ensure safety for the crew and the traveling public; follows safety practices and wears protective gear; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiates requests for replacement supplies; receives and stocks incoming supply shipments; notifies the supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair needs; and maintains inventory records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in electrical work or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.
Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements;
Must obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, National Safety Council Flagger and IMSA Work Zone certifications within twelve months from date of hire.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
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Educational Background
(copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in electrical work or a related field?
- No experience
- Less than one year of experience
- One to three years of experience
- Three to five years of experience
- More than five years of experience
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Please describe your electrical work experience in detail, including whether the work was residential or commercial. Provide specific work examples and scope of work. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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This position requires you to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements. Do you agree to these terms?
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This position requires you to obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, National Safety Council Flagger and IMSA Work Zone certifications within twelve months from date of hire. Do you agree to these terms?
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What type of driver's license do you have?
- Commercial Driver's License - B
- Commercial Driver's License - A
- Non CDL; regular class license
- No driver's license
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, a drug screen and
provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
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