Traffic Signal Technician I

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a skilled technician to install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and related equipment. The role involves preventive maintenance, outage response, troubleshooting, and documenting activities at the county facilities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of electrical experience, with a valid driver’s license and a plan to obtain a CDL within twelve months.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of electrical-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL within 12 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals and related equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and responds to outages and repairs.
• Prepares verbal and written status reports and completes work orders.
• Operates safety procedures and maintains equipment logs and inventories.

Skills

Electrical work

Traffic signal systems

Safety procedures

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Endorsements

IMSA Certifications

Job description

Position Information

The objective of this classification is to install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and associated equipment for the County.

Essential Functions

Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, speed zone flashers, vehicle approach cabinets/lights, pedestrian signals, ground and aerial traffic signs, and related equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance activities, responds to traffic control device outage calls, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, completes verbal and written status reports, and fulfills work orders and maintenance requests.

Tests equipment, verifies traffic cabinet safety prior to installation, prepares foundations, and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets. Tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding systems, conflict monitors, and malfunctioning management units. Programs and tests traffic controllers.

Repairs or replaces equipment as needed, such as traffic controllers, detector amplifiers, load switches, relays, and related equipment. Assembles, adjusts, replaces, and cleans traffic signals, broken wires, and missing visors; repairs signal flash and communication issues; replaces electronic parts; moves signals for road widening; changes out traffic signal boxes; and maintains related documentation.

Drives and maintains work site trucks: performs pre-trip vehicle inspections, checks fluid levels and tire pressure, fuels the vehicle, and reports problems with the vehicle to the supervisor.

Maintains reference material library: collects schematic diagrams and technical manuals for traffic control equipment; maintains equipment log and supply list; and updates knowledge on new and existing technologies.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors the work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around the project/work site to ensure safety for the crew and the traveling public; follows safety practices and wears protective gear; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiates requests for replacement supplies; receives and stocks incoming supply shipments; notifies the supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair needs; and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in electrical work or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements.

Must obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, National Safety Council Flagger and IMSA Work Zone certifications within twelve months from date of hire.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.