Internal Job Title Traffic Signal Spec **OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

Salt Lake County; West Jordan (UT); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Salt Lake County is seeking an Electrician/Heavy Equipment role to perform electrical and street lighting installation and maintenance, with duties including highway maintenance and snow removal. The position requires certification milestones and safe operation of various equipment, in a county-wide public works setting.

Applicants must possess the necessary licenses, pass tests, and meet physical requirements.

Formación

• Two (2) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties.
• Must obtain a Flagging Certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain a Forklift Certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain IMSA certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must obtain a Heavy Equipment certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License accepted by Utah; CDL Class B within 30 days if needed.
• UDOT Medical Card required at time of hire.
• Negative drug test required before starting; random testing may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical and street lighting installation and maintenance.
• Assists with highway maintenance and snow removal.
• Assists in traffic control setup and execution.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and uses hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Maintains tools and equipment and performs minor repairs.
• Complies with safety policies, OSHA and MUTCD regulations.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and reports issues.
• Responds courteously to public inquiries.

Conocimientos

Traffic signal installation

Street light maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Public works procedures

Maintenance record keeping

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled electrical and street lighting installation and maintenance. Assists with highway maintenance with snow removal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties.

Must obtain a Flagging Certification within three (3) months of hire.

Must obtain a Forklift Certification within three (3) months of hire.

Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification within one (1) year of hire.

Must obtain a Heavy Equipment certification within six (6) months of hire.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within thirty (30) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical assistance, highway maintenance, landscaping, concrete, and asphalt work, and snow removal duties.
• Assists in setting up and performing traffic control.
• Performs manual labor involved in pulling cable and assisting Linemen/Electricians, saw cutting, road maintenance, sidewalk repair, landscaping, flood control/drainage, snow removal, tree trimming, erecting fences, and other work as directed.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Acts as Heavy Equipment Operator in their absence; operates boom/line truck as needed.
• Maintains tools and equipment, making minor repairs, keeping them clean and stored.
• Complies with all internal safety policies, OSHA, and MUTCD regulations.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment; reports mechanical or equipment problems.
• Responds to public inquiries courteously and professionally.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Traffic signal installation and street light maintenance
• Light and Heavy equipment and operating practices
• Hazards and safety precautions common to electrical, highway, construction, district, landscape, flood control/drainage, and snow removal
• Salt Lake County roads locations and jurisdictions
• Basic principles and practices of Salt Lake County (policy and procedure) and Operations SOP
• Public Works Operations emergency operating standard
• Basic mechanical and electrical construction and maintenance
• Basic traffic signal and street light construction and maintenance

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment used in conduit installation, trenching, storm drain maintenance, construction, district, landscaping, and flood control
• Perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
• Operate light and heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions
• Use computers and software related to job-specific duties
• Use common and specialized tools and materials of the electrical trades
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Operate two-way radio
• Maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers
• Prepare and maintain daily records and reports
• Comply with standard safety practices and procedures common to electrical installation, storm drain maintenance, construction, sweeping, snow removal, highway, and flood control
• Solve problems and make sound decisions to protect property and personnel

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving, standing, squatting and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Requires bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds on an intermittent basis. Constant exposure to traffic hazards, weather, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions. Noise levels can be extreme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Be available for emergency call out and snow removal.