Traffic Signals Technician – CDL Training Included

Salt Lake County; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

12 Paid Sick Days

1 Personal Day

Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking an entry-level to semi-skilled worker for maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles in Utah. You will locate utilities, set up traffic control, and assist with conduit work and wiring, while operating equipment.

The role requires 6 months related experience, a CDL by 30 days if not already held, and safety certifications (flagging, forklift) within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of closely related experience.
• Must possess a current Utility Locator Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must attain flagging and forklift certifications within three (3) months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of hire OR obtain the Class B CDL within thirty (30) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.
• Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles.
• Locates utilities (blue staking).
• Sets up warning signs, traffic cones, and barricades; flags traffic.
• Assists in installing conduits and pulling wire.
• Assists in operating standard electrical tools.
• Stocks trucks with necessary electrical parts.
• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Cleans, stores, and performs routine and emergency repairs on assigned tools and equipment; reports mechanical problems to shop personnel.
• Assists with road maintenance, sidewalk repair, landscaping, flood control/draining, and snow removal.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public.
• Establishes positive working relationships with citizens, County agencies, and co-workers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Electrical maintenance

Customer service

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking an entry-level to semi-skilled worker for maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signals, school flashers, and street light poles in Utah. You will locate utilities, set up traffic control, and assist with conduit work and wiring, while operating equipment.

The role requires 6 months related experience, a CDL by 30 days if not already held, and safety certifications (flagging, forklift) within stated timeframes.