Traffic Signal Technician II

This position is located in the Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Division. This position installs, maintains and repairs traffic signals and related equipment for the Cobb County Department of Transportation.

The Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) develops, manages, and operates Cobb County's transportation system. This system includes a vast network of roadways, sidewalks, and trails; a transit system that provides public transportation; and an airport that serves business and recreational flying needs.

The activities and functions of Cobb DOT can be divided into six primary service areas:

• Aviation services (Cobb County International Airport)

• Transit services (CobbLinc)

• Comprehensive transportation planning

• Project services

• Road maintenance

• Traffic operations

Cobb DOT also assists with the implementation of several programs that are funded by participants within established districts, including the Street Light District Program, Pedestrian Lighting District Program, and Sidewalk District Program.

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Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following:

Paid Vacation Leave

13 days per year / 1 year of service

15 days per year / 5 years of service

20 days per year / 10 years of service

22 days per year / 15 years of service

25 days per year / 20 years of service

Holidays

12 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave

Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

Paid Military Leave

Up to 18 days per year

Parental Leave Policy

Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.

Bereavement Leave Policy

Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours.

Free Wellness Clinic

A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Centers

Multiple fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment available at no-cost to employees.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification. Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis.    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.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and follows safety practices and wears protective gear; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures adequate supplies to complete work assignments; initiates requests for replacement supplies; receives and stocks incoming supply shipments; notifies supervisor of equipment maintenance and repair needs; and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by two years of experience in installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals and related equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain 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 within 12 months from date of employment. 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.