Traffic Control Technician

Traffic Control TechnicianTraffic Control Technicians working in the Merit System are responsible for the installation and repair of traffic signals, intersections, streetlights, and street signs. They are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance on traffic control devices to prevent future traffic signal malfunctions. Individuals in this job class troubleshoot traffic signals and intersections when they are malfunctioning to identify solutions and make repairs to restore signals to proper traffic operation. Traffic Control Technicians work under the general supervision of a Senior Traffic Control Technician, and their work is reviewed based on completed work orders.Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.Minimum qualifications for this position include:Driver's license (Must be able to acquire a Class B CDL within the first six months of employment).Coursework in Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) fundamentals, and other related electrical/electronic courses.Work experience reading and interpreting electrical or electronic schematics and blueprints.Work experience in electrical and electronics troubleshooting.Typical job duties include:Performing preventative maintenance on traffic control devices.Participating in the installation of traffic signals, intersections, street lights, street signs, and surveillance cameras.Troubleshooting malfunctions at traffic signals/intersections.Physical demands involve moderate physical exertion for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities and in field locations such as external construction worksites. Work involves use of various hand tools and may expose workers to weather conditions and potentially hazardous conditions.The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.