Traffic Signal & Street Light Technician (CDL Training)

UNAVAILABLE; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

12 Paid Sick Days

1 Personal Day

Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking an entry-level technician to maintain, repair, and install traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles. The role requires CDL or CDL within 30 days, utility locator certification within 6 months, and drug testing compliance.

The candidate will locate utilities, set up warning signs and barricades, assist with conduit installation, and operate a range of light and heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of closely related experience.
• Must possess a current Utility Locator Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must attain flagging and forklift certifications within three (3) months of hire date.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles.
• Locates utilities (blue staking).
• Sets up warning signs, traffic cones, and barricades; flags traffic.
• Assists in installing conduits and pulling wire.
• Assists in operating standard electrical tools.
• Stocks trucks with necessary electrical parts.
• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Cleans, stores, and performs routine and emergency repairs on assigned tools and equipment; reports mechanical problems to shop personnel.
• Assists with road maintenance, sidewalk repair, landscaping, flood control/draining, and snow removal.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public.
• Establishes positive working relationships with citizens, County agencies, and co-workers.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking an entry-level technician to maintain, repair, and install traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles. The role requires CDL or CDL within 30 days, utility locator certification within 6 months, and drug testing compliance.

The candidate will locate utilities, set up warning signs and barricades, assist with conduit installation, and operate a range of light and heavy equipment.