Experienced Traffic Light Technician

Location:

Pensacola, FL

Marathon Staffing is hiring an experienced
Traffic Light Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, and repair of traffic signal systems and related equipment. If you enjoy hands-on technical work and keeping roadways safe and efficient, we’d love to hear from you.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on traffic signals and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair traffic signal systems
• Maintain and repair controllers, cabinets, detection systems, wiring, fiber optics, twisted-pair copper, and wireless communication systems
• Conduct field inspections of traffic signal equipment and electrical components
• Respond to service requests, malfunctions, complaints, and emergency situations
• Install and maintain traffic signal equipment and related infrastructure
• Adjust in-field signal timing and operational strategies
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, maps, plats, plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Complete mathematical calculations related to traffic signal operations and projects
• Operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and specialized tools
• Support Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), as assigned
• Assist with traffic signal operations through the Traffic Management Center (TMC)/Traffic Signals Operations Center (TSOC), as assigned
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, and service records
• Follow traffic-control procedures, work-zone safety requirements, electrical safety practices, and applicable codes/standards
• Participate in emergency/on-call service as required

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education, training, and closely related experience
• Previous experience in traffic signal maintenance, electrical work, electronics, telecommunications, ITS, or a closely related technical field
• Knowledge of traffic signalization methods, materials, equipment, and standards
• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and applicable electrical codes
• Ability to troubleshoot traffic signal and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Comfort using computers, software applications, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable driving requirements
• Ability to work safely around traffic and in outdoor conditions
• Clean background check and drug test required

• Primarily field-based work
• Work around active roadways and traffic
• May require climbing, bending, lifting, working from elevated equipment, and operating tools/testing equipment
• May require on-call/emergency response rotation, including outside normal working hours

Marathon is an equal opportunity employer.

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