Traffic Signal Technician, Senior

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia is seeking a skilled technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices and equipment. The role includes preventative maintenance, testing, and programming control cabinets to ensure reliable operation.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years’ experience, with a valid Georgia CDL and endorsements. The position requires performing inspections, responding to outage calls, and keeping accurate reports and

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains traffic control devices to ensure proper operation; performs preventative maintenance activity; troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment; and tests and programs control cabinets.
• Responds to traffic control device outage calls; completes verbal and written status reports; and completes work orders and requests for maintenance.
• Drives and maintains work site trucks; performs pre-trip vehicle inspection; and checks fluid levels and tire pressure.
• 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.
• conducts simulations in shop to test traffic control equipment; and tests new and repaired equipment to ensure proper operation.

Job description

Job Description

Salary Grade: 16 ($50,325 - $65,675 - $81,024) FLSA: Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices and equipment.

Job Description

Salary Grade: 16 ($50,325 - $65,675 - $81,024) FLSA: Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Inspects and maintains traffic control devices to ensure proper operation; performs preventative maintenance activity; troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment; and tests and programs control cabinets.
• Responds to traffic control device outage calls; completes verbal and written status reports; and completes work orders and requests for maintenance.
• Drives and maintains work site trucks; performs pre-trip vehicle inspection; and checks fluid levels and tire pressure.
• 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.
• Conducts simulations in shop to test traffic control equipment; and tests new and repaired equipment to ensure proper operation.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; three years of experience maintaining and repairing traffic signals; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License, including appropriate endorsements.