Traffic Signal Technician 1 - 20065075

About the role

This position involves installing, maintaining, and assembling basic traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices, highway lighting, and miscellaneous electrical equipment. The role ensures public safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists by performing work in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD), and Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) standards.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and assembles traffic signal/ITS devices, highway lighting, and miscellaneous electrical equipment (e.g., signal pedestrian heads, poles, foundations, cables, conduits, luminaires, controller cabinets, flashing beacons, school flashers).
• Pours concrete for installation of poles and control equipment.
• Utilizes computer and/or mobile devices and related traffic signal software for traffic signal operation and maintenance.
• Operates state vehicle to travel to worksites to complete work.
• Under supervision, constructs foundation reinforcement cages; wires control cabinets; programs controllers and monitor cards.
• Conducts annual inspections and monitor testing.
• Troubleshoots and makes necessary adjustments and/or repairs to basic parts of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware and electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480 volt systems (e.g., transformers, fuses, ballasts, luminaries), devices and components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), and solar power and other electrical devices (e.g., loop detectors, load switches, pushbuttons, flasher motors) by utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair.
• Performs utility locating of ODOT-owned traffic signal and highway lighting facilities.
• Installs and maintains work zone traffic control including flagging.
• Erects new or repairs or replaces span wire and overhead signs.
• Operates computer and related software (e.g., Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS), Ohio Traffic Signal Inventory System (OSIS), Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS) and/or mobile devices to enter, maintain and retrieve data (e.g., charges items out by code; keeps track of vehicle miles; completes inspection reports on traffic control devices, traffic signal timing sheets and conflict monitor logs; collects asset management data; completes daily maintenance records).
• Operates motorized equipment, traffic signal and highway lighting repair equipment and other miscellaneous tools.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Reports defective equipment problems and completion of projects to supervisor.
• References and reviews user guides and/or manuals for instructional or troubleshooting purposes.
• Maintains stock carried on trucks.
• Hauls materials and equipment by operating trucks with attached trailer.
• Trims small branches/limbs/brush to protect electrical equipment or improve visibility using related equipment (e.g., weed eater, brush cutter, chainsaw).
• Organizes and maintains inventory.
• Assists with sign erection, detour and pavement marking.
• Operates computer and related software (e.g., traffic signal software) and/or mobile device and performs periodic inspections of traffic signals under construction to ensure work is compliant with work plans, specifications and standards.
• Assists upper-level Traffic Signal Technician(s) and/or management with final inspections of new traffic signals installed by contractors.
• Responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials during repairs and/or maintenance.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code within 12 months of entry into position.
• 12 months electrical training and/or experience to include troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits (e.g., operation of a multi-meter, wire splicing).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Electrical Trade (Technical Skills)
• Attention to Detail (Professional Skills)
• Teamwork (Professional Skills)

Pay

$24.27 through $28.76

Schedule

Full-time, Operational Needs