Traffic Signal Technician I (61034587)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a field technician to assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related electrical systems in Charleston, SC.

The role includes on-site maintenance, random after-hours calls, and operating bucket trucks and other equipment. A high school diploma and a valid license are required, with CDL training within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Assists with install, maintenance, programming, and repair of traffic signals or similar electrical systems.
• Assists signal technician in performing field maintenance including replacement of obsolete or damaged signal equipment, cabinets, controllers, poles, anchors, cables, wiring and conduits.
• Assists with preventative maintenance and inspection on traffic signal equipment to include preemption.
• Assists with installing, monitoring, and maintaining signal system communications and COHU observation cameras.
• Assists with installing and repairing flashers maintained by District Six Traffic Signal Shop.
• Responds to regular traffic signal complaints, and after-hours emergency calls promptly making necessary repairs.
• Performs general housekeeping to vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with the operation of large bucket trucks, trucks and trailers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Class A CDL within six months

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assists with install, maintenance, programming, and repair of traffic signals or similar electrical systems. Assists signal technician in performing field maintenance including replacement of obsolete or damaged signal equipment, cabinets, controllers, poles, anchors, cables, wiring and conduits. Assists with preventative maintenance and inspection on traffic signal equipment to include preemption. Assists with installing, monitoring, and maintaining signal system communications and COHU observation cameras. Assists with installing and repairing flashers maintained by District Six Traffic Signal Shop. Responds to regular traffic signal complaints, and after-hours emergency calls promptly making necessary repairs. Performs general housekeeping to vehicles and equipment. Assists with the operation of large bucket trucks, trucks and trailers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Requirement

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires driving for extended periods, walking, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be subject to a certain degree of risk working with electrical currents. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise on a daily basis.

Non Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting
• flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question