Traffic Signal Spec OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salt Lake County • West Jordan, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
• Must possess 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 current 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.
• 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
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy and light equipment used in conduit installation, trenching, storm drain maintenance, construction, district, landscaping, and flood control
• Ability to perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to use computers and software related to job-specific duties
• Ability to use common and specialized tools and materials of the electrical trades
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Ability to operate two-way radio
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers
• Ability to prepare and maintain daily records and reports
• Ability to comply with standard safety practices and procedures common to electrical installation, storm drain maintenance, construction, sweeping, snow removal, highway, and flood control
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions to protect property and personnel

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical assistance, highway maintenance, landscaping, concrete, and asphalt work, and snow removal duties.
• Assists 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed