Signal Technician II - SDOT

City of Savannah•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal systems and electrical components for roadways throughout the City. The work involves troubleshooting and testing signal controllers, conflict monitors, and related systems to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations. It also includes installing new and upgrading existing computerized traffic signal controls, conducting preventive maintenance and inspections, and assisting in programming and configuring traffic signal controllers. The role requires independent troubleshooting of issues related to signal timing, loop detectors, communication failures, wiring problems, and controller malfunctions using various testing equipment. Accurate record-keeping and requisitioning of supplies are also key responsibilities. The position requires responding to service calls and emergencies, including those outside of normal work hours.

Requirements

Associate or Technical Degree with three years of journey-level residential, commercial, and industrial electrical experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge of data conception, form, and spatial aptitude.
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of safety guidelines.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in motor coordination and manual dexterity.
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and tests signal controllers, conflict monitors, and related systems to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations.
Installs new and upgrades existing computerized traffic signal controls, including control cabinets, signal cables, communication cables, span wire, various types of signal heads, and pedestrian signal systems.
Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections on traffic signals and flashing school beacons to ensure proper operation and public safety.
Participates in training and cross-training to learn standard operating procedures, safety practices, and new technologies in traffic signal operations.
Assists in programming and configuring traffic signal controllers with minimal guidance, which requires deeper system knowledge.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues independently related to signal timing, loop detectors, communication failures, wiring problems, and controller malfunctions using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Performs preventive maintenance and installations with minimal supervision.
Operates and maintains electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Uses a variety of electronic testing equipment to ensure accurate diagnosis of problems encountered.
Reads and interprets electrical schematics, signal layout diagrams, and intersection plans to support installation and repair work.
Maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, work orders, inventory, and material usage in tracking systems or work logs.
Requisitions supplies, materials, and components.
Responds to service calls and emergencies involving traffic signal outages, knockdowns, or malfunctions during and outside of normal work hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.