Traffic Signal Technician

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

8d•$46,441 - $74,769•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for inspecting and maintaining traffic control devices to ensure proper operation. This includes performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment, and testing and programming control cabinets. The role also involves responding to traffic control device outage calls, completing status reports and work orders, and driving and maintaining work site trucks. Additionally, the technician will maintain a library of reference materials, including schematic diagrams and technical manuals, and stay updated on new technologies. Simulations will be conducted in the shop to test traffic control equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years of experience in electrical repair and maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License, including appropriate endorsements or, must obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Inspects and maintains traffic control devices to ensure proper operation.
Performs preventative maintenance activity.
Troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment.
Tests and programs control cabinets.
Responds to traffic control device outage calls.
Completes verbal and written status reports.
Completes work orders and requests for maintenance.
Drives and maintains work site trucks.
Performs pre-trip vehicle inspection.
Checks fluid levels and tire pressure.
Fuels vehicle.
Reports problems with vehicle to supervisor.
Maintains reference material library.
Collects schematic diagrams and technical manuals for traffic control equipment.
Maintains equipment log and supply list.
Updates knowledge base on new and existing technologies.
Conducts simulations in shop to test traffic control equipment.
Tests new and repaired equipment to ensure proper operation.