Traffic Signal Technician III

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is hiring a Traffic Signals Technician to install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and related equipment. The role leads a crew, schedules tasks, and coordinates maintenance and outage responses to keep traffic control devices operational.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, repairing controllers, and performing preventive maintenance, with emphasis on safety standards and accurate reporting. CDL and safety certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Tasks require physical effort and ability to operate and repair traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew.
• Installs, maintains and repairs traffic signals, caution lights, school flashers, and related equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and responds to outage calls.
• Tests equipment and prepares foundations for traffic cabinets and controllers.
• Repairs or replaces traffic controllers and related equipment; maintains documentation.
• Drives work site trucks and performs pre-trip inspections.
• Maintains reference material library and updates knowledge base.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

CDL with endorsements

National Safety Council Flagger Certification

IMSA Work Zone Safety

IMSA Signal Level II

Job description

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

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew: 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 situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with scheduling of staff and staff training; and provides input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

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

Tests equipment; tests traffic cabinets prior to installation to ensure safe operation; prepares foundations and installs electrical devices for traffic cabinets; tests traffic cabinet and electrical disconnect grounding system; tests 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 problems; 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 inspection; checks fluid levels and tire pressure; fuels vehicle; and reports problems with vehicle to supervisor.

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

Prepares applications and proposals for funding from federal and state government agencies, private organizations, developers, and others: gathers and compiles information; completes and submits applications; administers funds according to funding agency rules and regulations; and maintains and submits all required documentation.

Represents the division and the department on various committees and at meetings and public hearings; attends and participates in meetings and forums; and answers questions and provides information regarding division activities and plans.

Performs routine traffic engineering activities to determine if new traffic control devices or changes in existing traffic control devices are warranted/justified

Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries from both internal and external customers; participates in communication and public educational efforts regarding specific assignment area

Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulatory standards and procedures

Gathers data from various sources for review, analysis and study purposes, e.g. conducting speed hump studies, setting traffic counters, setting up speed trailers

Assists with gathering, tabulating and summarizing speed and volume data

Performs data entry in the receipt, review, correcting and tracking of all traffic crashes; copies those reports involving County property damage and forwards accordingly

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months from date of hire, including appropriate endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: National Safety Council Flagger Certification, IMSA Work Zone Safety and IMSA Signal Level II.

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.