Traffic Signal Technician 2 (District 4 Traffic Department), PN's 20055279, 20054268

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
• 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.

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package, including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Job

Skills:

Transportation

Technical

Skills:

Transportation

Professional

Skills:

Customer Focus, Teamwork

Organization:
Transportation - District 04

Agency Contact Name and Information: DOTD
04.Human Resources

Unposting Date:
Aug 3, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location:

District 4 HQ

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

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone.

ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day:
To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.