Traffic Signal Technician
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Traffic Signal Technician 1
Organization:
Transportation
- District 09
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Bonnie Hall
Work Location:
District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601
Primary
Location:
United States of America
- Ohio
- Ross County
- Chillicothe
Compensation: $24.27 thru $28.76
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Description:
Installs, maintains, & assembles basic traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices (e.g., signal pedestrian heads, poles, foundations, cables, conduits, luminaires, controller cabinets, flashing beacons, school flashers); pours concrete for installation of poles & control equipment; utilizes 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 (e.g., motorists, pedestrians, cyclists);
operates state vehicle to travel to worksites to complete work; under supervision, constructs foundation reinforcement cages; wires control cabinets; programs controllers & monitor cards; conducts annual inspections & monitor testing; troubleshoots & makes necessary adjustments &/or repairs to basic parts of traffic signals, flashing beacons, Road Weather Information System (RWIS) hardware & electrical connections, highway lighting up to 480 volt systems (e.g., transformers, fuses, ballasts, luminaries), devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), & solar power & other electrical devices (e.g., loop detectors, load switches, push buttons, flasher motors) by utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair;
performs utility locating of ODOT-owned traffic signal & highway lighting facilities; installs & maintains work zone traffic control including flagging; erects new or repairs or replaces span wire & overhead signs. Operates computer & related software (e.g., Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS), Ohio Traffic Signal Inventory System (OSIS), Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS) &/or mobile devices to enter, maintain & retrieve data (e.g., charges items out by code;
keeps track of vehicle miles; completes inspection reports on traffic control devices, traffic signal timing sheets & conflict monitor logs; collects asset management data; completes daily maintenance records). Operates motorized equipment, traffic signal & highway lighting repair equipment & other miscellaneous tools; performs minor repairs & maintenance on equipment & tools; reports defective equipment problems & completion of projects to supervisor;
references & reviews user guides &/or manuals for instructional or troubleshooting purposes; maintains stock carried on trucks; performs other duties as assigned (e.g., hauls materials & equipment by operating trucks with attached trailer, trims small branches/limbs/brush to protect electrical equipment or improve visibility using related equipment (e.g., weed eater, brush cutter, chainsaw), organizes & maintains inventory, assists with sign erection, detour & pavement marking).
Operates computer & related software (e.g., traffic signal software) &/or mobile device & performs periodic inspections of traffic signals under construction to ensure work is compliant with work plans, specifications & standards; assists upper-level Traffic Signal Technician(s) &/or management with final inspections of new traffic signals installed by contractors; responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials during repairs &/or maintenance.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
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:
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. Job
Skills:
Transportation
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