Traffic Signal Technician 2 (District 4) PN(s) 20055279, 20054268
Work Location: 2088 South Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44306
What You Will Do:
- Install, maintain, fabricate & program complex traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices
- Utilize computer &/or mobile devices & related traffic signal software for traffic signal operation & maintenance in accordance with relative Ohio Revised Code (ORC) sections, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) manual & Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) to ensure public safety
- Wires &/or directs wiring of control cabinets; program controllers & monitor cards, determine type, size & quantity of cable & materials needed for completion of work assignment
- Conduct annual inspections & monitor testing; troubleshooting & making necessary adjustments &/or repairs to components of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware & electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480-volt systems
- Tunnel fire alarm & notification systems, devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) & solar power & other electrical devices
- Utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair &/or initiates & maintains contact with Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) to determine location of existing utilities prior to installation of cabling or poles and reviews OUPS tickets & determines validity through computer software & communication with contractors/excavators
- Responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials, etc. during repairs &/or maintenance
- Acts as lead worker over lower-level Traffic Technician(s) &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance, rebuilding, repair & installation of traffic signals, highway lighting & related electrical items by explaining & enforcing policies & procedures
- Contacts equipment manufacturers &/or suppliers to discuss hardware &/or software problems arising in equipment testing or cabinet wiring
-Undergraduate core in electrical engineering or engineering and transportation technology; 12 mos. exp. troubleshooting/ maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
- Associate core in electrical engineering or engineering and transportation technology; 18 mos. exp. troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-Or 36 mos. trg. &/or exp. in troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-24 mos. exp. as a Traffic Signal Technician 1; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Benefits to you:
- Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
- Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.
- Receive an extensive benefits package, including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
Job Skills: Transportation
Technical Skills: Transportation
Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork