Lead Traffic Signal/Lineman Technician

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees' lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. it's our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account

• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

• Professional Development

• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees administrative work and construction, reconstruction and maintenance of electrical equipment, traffic signals, street lights and school flashers throughout Salt Lake County on a daily basis. Assists in providing functional and technical direction to assigned personnel. Assists in County-wide emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Seven (7) years of experience in a field closely related to these duties; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Current Commercial Driver License class B

Completion of level I, II IMSA certification within 12 months of hire

Completion of level I, II IMSA street light certification within 12 months of hire

Completion of all equipment certifications within 6 months of hire

Class A CDL within 6 months of hire

700 hours of Signal Construction (verified)

500 hours of Street light repair (verified)

500 hours of Signal Maintenance (verified)

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in leading and training assigned personnel.

• Develops scheduling, determines coverage, and approves time off for assigned team. Participates in performance evaluation recommendations.

• Recommends, develops, and enforces standard operating procedures, safety, and training needs.

• Leads in the construction and installation of traffic signal controllers, cabinets, pole bases and foundations, vehicle detection loops, underground/overhead wiring and conduit, traffic signal poles, mast arms. Constructs and installs street lights, school flashers, and radar signs in accordance with MUTCD, state and national electrical codes and specifications.

• Prepares and submits required detailed daily reports. Coordinates with Blues Stakes and Traffic Engineering for possible utility conflicts with projects.

• Maintains traffic signals, street lights, school flashers, and radar signs in accordance with established standards. Monitors traffic coordination systems and ATMS systems.

• Coordinates with contractors and power company representatives, to determine electrical problems or power failures. Facilitates resolution for repairs.

• Promotes proper and safe operation of specialized equipment to include boom trucks, line trucks, trenchers, and concrete saws. Works with low and high voltage, electrical meters and test equipment.

• Assists County divisions with electrical equipment, electric motors, as requested

• Investigates citizen concerns and resolves issues in a professional, courteous manner, while maintaining a safe environment and providing excellent customer service.

• Follows applicable safety practices, requirements and policies to prevent accidents and/or injuries.

• Responds to emergency situations during non-regular work hours.