Traffic Signal Technician 2, 2 PN%27s 20050913 & 20050851
About The Position
Installs, maintains, fabricates & programs complex traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices (e.g., controller unit, conflict monitor, detection & communication systems); utilizes computer &/or mobile devices & related traffic signal software for traffic signal operation & maintenance in accordance with relative Ohio Revised Code (ORC) sections, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) manual & Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) to ensure public safety (e.g., motorists, pedestrians, cyclists); operates state vehicle to travel to worksites to complete work; wires &/or directs wiring of control cabinets; programs controllers & monitor cards; determines type, size & quantity of cable & materials needed for completion of work assignment; conducts annual inspections & monitor testing; troubleshoots & makes necessary adjustments &/or repairs to components of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware & electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480 volt systems (e.g., transformers, fuses, ballasts, luminaries), tunnel fire alarm & notification systems, devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), & solar power & other electrical devices (e.g., preemption features, radar/video detection, radio/cellular communications, control centers) by utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair &/or initiates & maintains contact with Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) to determine location of existing utilities prior to installation of cabling or poles; reviews OUPS tickets & determines validity through computer software & communication with contractors/excavators; tracks & responds to all Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) tickets; responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials, etc. during repairs &/or maintenance &/or act as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction & training) over lower-level Traffic Technician(s) &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance, rebuilding, repair & installation of traffic signals, highway lighting & related electrical items; explains/enforces policies & procedures as needed; has authority to stop work when policies & procedures are not being followed; contacts equipment manufacturers &/or suppliers to discuss hardware &/or software problems arising in equipment testing or cabinet wiring. Operates computer &/or mobile devices to enter, maintain & 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 & conflict monitor logs; completes daily maintenance records; maintains material inventories; places orders & makes necessary purchases when directed). Operates heavy motorized equipment, traffic signal & highway lighting repair equipment & other miscellaneous tools; performs minor repairs & maintenance on equipment & tools; reports defective equipment problems & completion of projects to supervisor; references & reviews user guides &/or manuals for instructional or troubleshooting purposes; performs other duties as assigned (e.g., hauls materials & equipment, trims small branches/limbs/brush to protect electrical equipment or improve visibility, organizes & maintains inventory, assists with sign erection, detour & pavement marking). Operates computer & related software (e.g., traffic signal software) &/or mobile device & performs periodic inspections of traffic signals under construction to ensure work is in compliance with work plans, specifications & standards; conducts final inspections of new traffic signals installed by contractors; develops &/or creates punch list of items to be addressed after inspection. Coordinates with other District personnel regarding assigned projects & use of traffic control equipment & personnel; performs duties of lower-level Traffic Technician(s).
Requirements
- 36 mos. trg. &/or exp. in troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required.
- 24 mos. exp. as a Traffic Signal Technician 1; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required.
- Associate core in electrical engineering or engineering & transportation technology; 18 mos. exp. troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required.
- Undergraduate core in electrical engineering or engineering & transportation technology; 12 mos. exp. troubleshooting/ maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required.
- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
- Job Skills: Transportation
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, fabricates & programs complex traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices
- Utilizes computer &/or mobile devices & related traffic signal software for traffic signal operation & maintenance
- Operates state vehicle to travel to worksites to complete work
- Wires &/or directs wiring of control cabinets
- Programs controllers & monitor cards
- Determines type, size & quantity of cable & materials needed for completion of work assignment
- Conducts annual inspections & monitor testing
- Troubleshoots & makes necessary adjustments &/or repairs to components of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware & electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480 volt systems, tunnel fire alarm & notification systems, devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), & solar power & other electrical devices
- Initiates & maintains contact with Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) to determine location of existing utilities prior to installation of cabling or poles
- Reviews OUPS tickets & determines validity through computer software & communication with contractors/excavators
- Tracks & responds to all Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) tickets
- Responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials, etc. during repairs &/or maintenance
- Acts as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction & training) over lower-level Traffic Technician(s) &/or other employees assigned to work crew
- Explains/enforces policies & procedures as needed
- Has authority to stop work when policies & procedures are not being followed
- Contacts equipment manufacturers &/or suppliers to discuss hardware &/or software problems arising in equipment testing or cabinet wiring
- Operates computer &/or mobile devices to enter, maintain & retrieve data
- Operates heavy motorized equipment, traffic signal & highway lighting repair equipment & other miscellaneous tools
- Performs minor repairs & maintenance on equipment & tools
- Reports defective equipment problems & completion of projects to supervisor
- References & reviews user guides &/or manuals for instructional or troubleshooting purposes
- Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., hauls materials & equipment, trims small branches/limbs/brush to protect electrical equipment or improve visibility, organizes & maintains inventory, assists with sign erection, detour & pavement marking)
- Operates computer & related software (e.g., traffic signal software) &/or mobile device & performs periodic inspections of traffic signals under construction
- Conducts final inspections of new traffic signals installed by contractors
- Develops &/or creates punch list of items to be addressed after inspection
- Coordinates with other District personnel regarding assigned projects & use of traffic control equipment & personnel
- Performs duties of lower-level Traffic Technician(s)
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
- Excellent work/life balance
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
