Traffic Signal Electrician

Traffic Signal Electrician (4794-50)

Deadline to Apply:

June 19, 2026

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Pay:

$26.52

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Signal Electrician installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds traffic signal control mechanisms and related components; inspects electrical and electronic circuits for potential electrical problems; and operates test equipment to detect equipment failures and make necessary repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) plus secondary education and/or training in the installation, testing, inspecting, or repairs of electrical control equipment and circuitry or related fields and two (2) years of experience installing, maintaining and calibrating control or measuring devices comprised of solid state electronic or computer systems used in the signal trade; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

Installs, maintains, repairs and rebuilds traffic signal control mechanisms and related components (e.g., pre-timed and actuated).

• Inspect electrical and electronic circuits to identify existing and potential electrical problems.
• Operates test equipment to detect equipment failures (e.g., meters, oscilloscope, microcomputer, etc.) and makes repairs.
• Analyzes circuits and assembles traffic controller housing wiring.
• Designs and assembles test panels and bench mock-ups used for testing traffic controllers.
• Conducts research, compiles and interprets data
• Develop solutions to special problems.
• Prepares and maintains reports (e.g., daily maintenance reports, quarterly signal inspection reports, etc.).
• Inform employees regarding proper signal maintenance techniques.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from general public relating to traffic signal control.
• Assists traffic technicians.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Signal Electrician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license. Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: County and departmental goals and objectives; County and departmental policies and procedures;

• English grammar and spelling.
• Electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
• Traffic controls.
• Traffic signals.
• Electrical principles
• Data entry
• Office practices and procedures

Skill in:

• Typing, data entry, word processing, and computer operation.
• Computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Electronics.
• Use of bench and hand tools.
• Use of modern office equipment.

Ability to:

• Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form.
• Deal with problems involving a few variables within a familiar context.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read, copy, and record figures accurately.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Prepare accurate documentation/
• Copy records precisely without error.
• Copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors.
• Complete routine forms.
• Compile and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively.
• Understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications.
• Answer routine telephone inquiries.
• Resolve complaints.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Travel to and gain access to worksite.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Adjustable widemouth pliers, adjustable wrenches, ammeters, amplifiers automatic soldering machine, generators, brushless direct current DC motors, desktop computers, digital cameras, dynamometers, electronic counters, frequency analyzers, transformers, integrated circuit testers, laptop computers, microcomputer, oscilloscope, personal computers, digital plotters, dataloggers, potentiometers, power drills, power meters, power screwdrivers, screwdrivers, signal generators, soldering iron, stroboscopes, spot welding machine, wire strippers, tachometers, voltage/current meters, voltage testers, wattmeters, wire cutters, wire crimpers, wire wrap guns.