Traffic Signal Technician 2 (District 4 Traffic Department), PN's 20055279, 20054268
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician
Traffic Signal Technician 2 (District 4 Traffic Department)
Organization:
Transportation - District 04 Agency Contact Name and Information: DOTD
04.Human Resources
Work Location:
District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Street Akron 44306
Primary
Location:
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron Compensation: $27.56
Schedule:
Full-time
Work Hours:
7:00AM-3:30PM Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA
Job Description:
Traffic Signal Technician 2 (District
4) PN(s) ,
Work Location:
2088 South Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44306
What You Will Do:
- Install, maintain, fabricate & program complex traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices
- Utilize computer &/or mobile devices & related traffic signal software for traffic signal operation & maintenance in accordance with relative Ohio Revised Code (ORC) sections, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) manual & Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) to ensure public safety
- Wires &/or directs wiring of control cabinets; program controllers & monitor cards, determine type, size & quantity of cable & materials needed for completion of work assignment
- Conduct annual inspections & monitor testing; troubleshooting & making necessary adjustments &/or repairs to components of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware & electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480-volt systems Tunnel fire alarm & notification systems, devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) & solar power & other electrical devices
- Utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair &/or initiates & maintains contact with Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) to determine location of existing utilities prior to installation of cabling or poles and reviews OUPS tickets & determines validity through computer software & communication with contractors/excavators
- Responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials, etc. during repairs &/or maintenance
- Acts as lead worker over lower-level Traffic Technician(s) &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance, rebuilding, repair & installation of traffic signals, highway lighting & related electrical items by explaining & enforcing policies & procedures
- Contacts equipment manufacturers &/or suppliers to discuss hardware &/or software problems arising in equipment testing or cabinet wiring
Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- * Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications:
-Undergraduate core in electrical engineering or engineering and transportation technology; 12 mos. exp. troubleshooting/ maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-Associate core in electrical engineering or engineering and transportation technology; 18 mos. exp. troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-Or 36 mos. trg. &/or exp. in troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-24 mos. exp. as a Traffic Signal Technician 1; valid Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction required.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
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