Traffic Signal Spec **OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

Job Summary

Performs semi-skilled and skilled electrical and street lighting installation and maintenance. Assists with highway maintenance with snow removal.

About the Role

This position requires driving, standing, squatting and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds on an intermittent basis. Constant exposure to traffic hazards, weather, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions. Noise levels can be extreme.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical assistance, highway maintenance, landscaping, concrete, and asphalt work, and snow removal duties.
• Affords assistance in setting up and performing traffic control.
• Performs manual labor involved in pulling cable and assisting Linemen/Electricians, saw cutting, road maintenance, sidewalk repair, landscaping, flood control/drainage, snow removal, tree trimming, erecting fences, and other work as directed.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Acts as Heavy Equipment Operator in their absence; operates boom/line truck as needed.
• Maintains tools and equipment, making minor repairs, keeping them clean and stored.
• Complies with all internal safety policies, OSHA, and MUTCD regulations.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment; reports mechanical or equipment problems.
• Responds to public inquiries courteously and professionally.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties.
• Must obtain a Flagging Certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain a Forklift Certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must obtain a Heavy Equipment certification within six (6) months of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within thirty (30) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.
• Must possess a valid Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Qualifications

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle. A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within thirty (30) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle. Must possess a valid Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire. Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Skills

• Knowledge of Traffic signal installation and street light maintenance
• Knowledge of Light and Heavy equipment and operating practices
• Knowledge of Hazards and safety precautions common to electrical, highway, construction, district, landscape, flood control/drainage, and snow removal
• Knowledge of Salt Lake County roads locations and jurisdictions
• Knowledge of Basic principles and practices of Salt Lake County (policy and procedure) and Operations SOP
• Knowledge of Public Works Operations emergency operating standard
• Knowledge of Basic mechanical and electrical construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of Basic traffic signal and street light construction and maintenance
• Skills and Abilities to Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment used in conduit installation, trenching, storm drain maintenance, construction, district, landscaping, and flood control
• Skills and Abilities to Perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
• Skills and Abilities to Operate light and heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions
• Skills and Abilities to Use computers and software related to job-specific duties
• Skills and Abilities to Use common and specialized tools and materials of the electrical trades
• Skills and Abilities to Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Skills and Abilities to Operate two-way radio
• Skills and Abilities to Maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers
• Skills and Abilities to Prepare and maintain daily records and reports
• Skills and Abilities to Comply with standard safety practices and procedures common to electrical installation, storm drain maintenance, construction, sweeping, snow removal, highway, and flood control
• Skills and Abilities to Solve problems and make sound decisions to protect property and personnel

Benefits

Be available for emergency call out and snow removal.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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