Traffic Signal Technician, Senior

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

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a Traffic Control Equipment Technician to maintain and repair traffic signals and related equipment at facilities in Decatur, GA. The role involves inspecting devices, testing control cabinets, and performing preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation.

You will respond to outage calls, file reports, and manage work orders while driving company trucks and conducting pre-trip inspections. A valid Georgia CDL with endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience maintaining and repairing traffic signals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

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

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle inspection

Schematic diagrams

Technical documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years experience maintaining and repairing traffic signals

Tools

Georgia CDL

Endorsements

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34482
• Job Category PW Operations & Adminstration
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 08:58 PM
• Locations 727 Camp Rd, Decatur, GA, 30032, US