Traffic Signal Technician ; District Traffic Department), PN

Traffic Signal Technician 1 (District 4 Traffic Dept.), PN Located at:
District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signals, ITS equipment, highway lighting systems, and related electrical components; perform troubleshooting, inspections, and adjustments to ensure safe operation.
• Operate state vehicles, use tools, and repair equipment; perform utility locating, set up work‑zone traffic control, sign installation and maintenance, vegetation trimming, and general field maintenance tasks.
• Use computers and mobile devices to document work, complete inspections, update asset inventories, track materials, and maintain records using systems such as EIMS, ArcGIS, and other software.
• Conduct inspections of traffic signals and electrical devices under construction, assist with final acceptance checks, ensure contractor compliance with standards and plans, and communicate with the public and school officials during repairs or maintenance.

• 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.
• 12 mos. electrical trg. &/or exp. to include troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits (e.g., operation of a multi-meter, wire splicing); valid driver’s license required.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Transportation

Transportation, Electrical Trade, Equipment Operations

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Transportation - District 04

D04.Human Resourceso.gov

Sep 20, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

District 4 HQ

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron

24.27

Full-time

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Classified

OCSEA

Equipment Operations, Transportation, Electrical Trade

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd 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.

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.