Traffic Signal Technician I G115

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technician to join their team in maintaining and repairing traffic signals. This role involves a variety of technical duties, including the installation and upkeep of traffic control devices, ensuring their optimal performance for public safety. You'll be working both in the office and in the field, utilizing specialized tools and equipment to perform repairs and maintenance. If you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for keeping our roads safe, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your skills and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic control devices installation and maintenance.
• Experience with electronic microprocessor equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment and devices.
• Perform complex repairs on electronic and mechanical traffic control systems.

Skills

Installation of traffic control devices

Maintenance and repair of electronic equipment

Problem solving

Communication skills

Operation of aerial lift equipment

Education

High school education

Specialized training in traffic signal maintenance

Tools

Oscilloscopes

VOM and VTVM meters

Personal computers

Job description

This position performs technical duties in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals.

Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs cabinet controllers, conflict monitors, detector systems, support poles, and overhead equipment.
• Installs and repairs traffic signal equipment; performs preventative maintenance on all traffic control devices and related equipment.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment for daily operation.
• Performs complex field and bench repairs on electronic, mechanical, and solid-state traffic signal control equipment.
• Operates and interprets readings from oscilloscopes, VOM, VTVM meters, and other diagnostic test equipment.
• Performs emergency repairs after normal duty hours.
• Programs timing data into master and local controllers.
• Operates aerial lift equipment vehicle.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal construction and electronic microprocessor equipment repair.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of directing traffic.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of aerial lift equipment.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle for equipment operated.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

Physical Requirements:

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels and receiving detailed information.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Pulling – use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Visual Acuity – prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading, and operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Walking – on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office or in the field. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee must work in the vicinity of moving traffic.