Traffic Signal Technician

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and maintains traffic control devices to ensure proper operation; performs preventative maintenance activity; troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment; and tests and programs control cabinets. Responds to traffic control device outage calls; completes verbal and written status reports; and 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; and 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; and updates knowledge base on new and existing technologies. Conducts simulations in shop to test traffic control equipment; and tests new and repaired equipment to ensure proper operation.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED