Traffic Signal Electronics Technician II

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $21.97 - $30.57 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits). Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

The Computer Electronic Technician 2 is primarily responsible for performing various duties involving electrical/electronic work on traffic signal equipment. An employee in this classification works under the direct supervision of the Computer Electronic Specialist and the general supervision of the Traffic Engineer and/or a designee.

Responsible for performing skilled electrical/electronic work on traffic signal equipment and all other devices used in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• Operates traffic signal vehicles and equipment.
• Excavates trenches for conduit, pull boxes, and splice boxes.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of conduit, pull boxes, and splice boxes.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of overhead and underground traffic signal cable and wire.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of poles including mast arms and pedestals.
• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of traffic signal controllers, heads, loops, loop detectors, and related electrical/electronic devices.
• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal communication and emergency preemption equipment.
• Removes traffic signal, communication, and emergency preemption equipment including poles, mast arms, pedestals, controllers, heads, loops, loop detectors, conduit, pull boxes, splice boxes, cable, and wire.
• Inspects and tests traffic signal installation work for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Performs field tests on traffic signal equipment and other traffic control devices.
• Performs emergency repair work on traffic signal equipment and other traffic control devices.
• Performs work from schematics, wiring diagrams, plans, and specifications.
• Maintains written reports on work performed including time, equipment, and materials used.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area in the office and departmental vehicles.
• Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

Some knowledge of the City's traffic signal system; principles and theories of electricity and electronics; acceptable public relations and human relations practices; occupational hazards and safety rules and practices. Ability to read, write, and speak clearly; follow oral and written instructions; operate a computer terminal, including keyboarding skills; prepare reports; maintain records; read maps and determine directions; visually distinguish colors and shapes;

diagnose trouble and interpret complex schematics of electrical/electronic equipment; respond quickly and calmly in emergencies; use common electrical and mechanical tools; use special signal tools and equipment; work in all types of weather conditions; climb ladders and work at varying heights; operate a two-way radio system; communicate with the general public and co-workers in a tactful and courteous manner.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus a two‑year electrical/electronic technical degree or comparable education; two years of electrical/electronic experience in traffic signal equipment, or comparable experience in a similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license at all times.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non‑merit factor.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to qualified applicants in need of it, to achieve the essential job functions as described above.