Signal Technician II - SDOT

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Long Term Disability

Employer Assisted Home Purchase

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking a skilled trades professional to install, maintain and repair traffic signal systems and related electrical components city-wide. The role requires at least an Associate or Technical Degree and three years of journey-level electrical experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Expect fieldwork, equipment testing, and routine emergency responses. Your work will involve reading schematics, configuring controllers, and performing preventive maintenance while

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate or Technical Degree with three years of journey-level residential, commercial, and industrial electrical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, repair, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and tests signal controllers, conflict monitors, and related systems to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations.
• Installs new and upgrades existing computerized traffic signal controls, including cabinets, cables, span wires, and signal heads.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on traffic signals and school beacons for proper operation and safety.
• Responds to service calls and emergencies involving traffic signal outages or malfunctions, including after hours.
• Reads electrical schematics and intersection plans to support installation and repair work.
• Maintains records of inspections, repairs, work orders, inventory and usage.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Oral and written communication

Safety guidelines

Education

Associate or Technical Degree

Job description

Purpose

This position installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal systems and electrical components for roadways throughout the City.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots and tests signal controllers, conflict monitors, and related systems to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations.
• Installs new and upgrades existing computerized traffic signal controls, including control cabinets, signal cables, communication cables, span wire, various types of signal heads, and pedestrian signal systems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections on traffic signals and flashing school beacons to ensure proper operation and public safety.
• Participates in training and cross-training to learn standard operating procedures, safety practices, and new technologies in traffic signal operations.
• Assists in programming and configuring traffic signal controllers with minimal guidance, which requires deeper system knowledge.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues independently related to signal timing, loop detectors, communication failures, wiring problems, and controller malfunctions using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters. Expected to perform preventive maintenance and installations with minimal supervision.
• Operates and maintains electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Uses a variety of electronic testing equipment to ensure accurate diagnosis of problems encountered.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, signal layout diagrams, and intersection plans to support installation and repair work.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, repairs, work orders, inventory, and material usage in tracking systems or work logs.
• Requisitions supplies, materials, and components.
• Responds to service calls and emergencies involving traffic signal outages, knockdowns, or malfunctions during and outside of normal work hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an Associate or Technical Degree with three years of journey-level residential, commercial, and industrial electrical experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Information

Knowledge of data conception, form, and spatial aptitude.

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Knowledge of safety guidelines.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in motor coordination and manual dexterity.

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include NEC guidelines. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties connected to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment. Considerable analytical ability is needed to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources; interpretation of guidelines, policies, and procedures is required. Difficulties in reaching the appropriate contact person for jobs contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment. Assisting and supporting others or individually providing data or facilitating services for use by others; minor to moderate consequence. Successful performance helps ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of city facilities.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Regular contact within the department and other departments, outside agencies, and the general public (supplying or seeking information) on specialized matters. Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and resolve problems. and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The work frequently involves climbing ladders, using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishing between shades of color. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associate or Technical Degree with three years of journey-level residential, commercial, and industrial electrical experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting traffic signal systems or other electrical control systems. Include the types of equipment you have worked on and your specific responsibilities.

04

This position requires the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and intersection plans. Please describe your experience using these documents to complete installations, repairs, or troubleshooting.

05

Describe your experience using electrical testing equipment (such as multimeters, voltmeters, ammeters, or other diagnostic tools) to identify and resolve electrical or signal system malfunctions.

06

This position requires responding to emergency traffic signal outages and performing work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including after normal business hours when necessary. Please describe your experience in emergency response, on-call work, or working in similar field conditions.

• Required Question