Traffic Signal Technician 1, PN20051984, District 3

State of Ohio • Ashland, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Technician 1 installs, maintains, and assembles basic traffic signal, highway lighting, and electrical devices. The role troubleshoots and adjusts or repairs basic components of traffic signals and flashing beacons, conducts inspections of 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, based at 906 North Clark Avenue, Ashland, Ohio. The work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is eligible for overtime based on FLSA standards. New bargaining-unit hires serve a one-year probationary period. The role is subject to the OCSEA/AFSCME contract.

The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, and selected applicants must register as drivers in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. A Class B commercial driver's license without an air-brake restriction must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of entering the position.

The State of Ohio offers eligible employees medical coverage, dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums at no cost after the eligibility period, paid time off, childbirth/adoption/foster-care leave, education and development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation. Specific eligibility depends on several factors.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of electrical training and/or experience, including troubleshooting or repairing electrical circuits, such as operating a multimeter and wire splicing, or an equivalent of the stated minimum 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.
• Submit to a criminal background check and pre-employment urinalysis; the position is subject to applicable federal drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse if selected.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and assemble basic traffic signal, highway lighting, and electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to or repairs of basic components 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
• Dental insurance premiums covered after eligibility period
• Vision insurance premiums covered after eligibility period
• Basic life insurance premiums covered after eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal leave, 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
• Optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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