Traffic Signal Technician 1, PN20051984, District 3

State of Ohio • Ashland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Technician 1 installs, maintains, and assembles basic traffic signals, highway lighting, and electrical devices. The position troubleshoots and makes adjustments or repairs to basic components of traffic signals and flashing beacons, inspects traffic signals and electrical devices, and operates traffic signal and highway lighting repair equipment and other tools.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position with the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 03, located at 906 North Clark Avenue, Ashland, Ohio. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is overtime eligible based on FLSA standards and is subject to a one-year probationary period for bargaining-unit new hires. The selected candidate must pass required criminal background and drug testing, comply with applicable federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and register in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• Twelve months of electrical training and/or experience, including troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits, such as operating a multimeter and splicing wire, or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain a Class B commercial driver's license without an air brake restriction within 12 months of entering the position.
• Complete a criminal background check and required pre-employment drug testing; comply with applicable federal drug and alcohol testing regulations and register in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and assemble basic traffic signals, highway lighting, and electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments or repairs to basic parts of traffic signals, flashing beacons, and related equipment.
• Conduct inspections of traffic signals and electrical devices.
• Operate traffic signal and highway lighting repair equipment and other tools.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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