Traffic Signal Installer Senior

DeKalb County; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer Lead to install and maintain traffic control devices at the Decatur, GA site. You will lead daily activities, guide less experienced workers, and ensure safety and quality on each project.

The role requires three years of experience in traffic signal installation and a valid Georgia CDL with endorsements. You will coordinate supplies, operate bucket trucks, and oversee site readiness and documentation as part of a collaborative public-works

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in traffic signal installation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia CDL with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work activities of co-workers; confer with supervisor for direction; organize tasks to complete work and monitor progress.
• Provide technical guidance, instruction and training to co-workers on procedures and equipment; assist with supervision and performance evaluations.
• Assist lineman in installing and maintaining traffic control devices; set up safety zones; prepare sites for installations; perform digging, wiring, concrete work, and use bucket truck.
• Obtain supplies for daily assignments; drive to warehouse; gather equipment; load/unload; complete required documentation.
• Drive and maintain work-site vehicles; perform pre-trip inspections; monitor fluid levels and tire pressure; report issues to supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements

Three years of experience in traffic signal installation

Job description

Salary Grade 15 Salary Range: ($48,381 - $63,137.50 - $77,894)

FLSA : Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to install and maintain traffic control devices. Provide lead guidance, direction and training to less experienced Traffic Signal Installers.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Assists lineman in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; sets up safety zone for worksite; completes site preparation for installations; performs activities such as digging, pulling wires, running pipes, wiring lights, pouring concrete, and running span wires; and utilizes bucket truck.

Obtains needed supplies for daily assignments and installations; drives to warehouse; gathers supplies and equipment required to complete work assignments; loads and unloads equipment and supplies; and completes required documentation.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; three years of experience in traffic signal installation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License, including appropriate endorsements.

Job Info

• Job Category PW Operations & Adminstration
• Locations 727 Camp Rd, Decatur, GA, 30032, US