Traffic Signal Technician

Traffic Signal Technician 2, District Traffic, PN 20056430

Benefits to you:

• 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 4 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.

Official Position Description:
Installs, maintains, fabricates & programs complex traffic signal/Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), highway lighting & miscellaneous electrical devices (e.g., controller unit, conflict monitor, detection & communication systems); 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; wires &/or directs wiring of control cabinets; programs controllers & monitor cards; determines type, size & quantity of cable & materials needed for completion of work assignment; conducts annual inspections & monitor testing; troubleshoots & makes necessary adjustments &/or repairs to components 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), tunnel fire alarm & notification systems, devices & components using alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), & solar power & other electrical devices (e.g., preemption features, radar/video detection, radio/cellular communications, control centers) by utilizing diagnostic test equipment to determine scope of repair &/or initiates & maintains contact with Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) to determine location of existing utilities prior to installation of cabling or poles; reviews OUPS tickets & determines validity through computer software & communication with contractors/excavators; tracks & responds to all Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS) tickets; responsible for face-to-face contact with public, school officials, etc. during repairs &/or maintenance &/or act as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction & training) over lower-level Traffic Technician(s) &/or other employees assigned to work crew in maintenance, rebuilding, repair & installation of traffic signals, highway lighting & related electrical items; explains/enforces policies & procedures as needed; has authority to stop work when policies & procedures are not being followed; contacts equipment manufacturers &/or suppliers to discuss hardware &/or software problems arising in equipment testing or cabinet wiring. 

Operates computer &/or mobile devices & related software (e.g., Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS), Ohio Traffic Signal Inventory System (OSIS), Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS) 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; completes daily maintenance records; maintains material inventories; places orders & makes necessary purchases when directed). Operates heavy 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; performs other duties as assigned (e.g., hauls materials & equipment, 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 in compliance with work plans, specifications & standards; conducts final inspections of new traffic signals installed by contractors; develops &/or creates punch list of items to be addressed after inspection. Coordinates with other District personnel regarding assigned projects & use of traffic control equipment & personnel; performs duties of lower-level Traffic Technician(s).

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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.

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36 mos. trg. &/or exp. in troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required. 24 mos. exp. as a Traffic Signal Technician 1; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required. 

-Or associate core in electrical engineering or engineering & transportation technology; 18 mos. exp. troubleshooting/maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required. 

-Or undergraduate core in electrical engineering or engineering & transportation technology; 12 mos. exp. troubleshooting/ maintaining &/or repairing of electrical circuits & traffic signal components; valid Class B commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction required. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Transportation

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• Must maintain Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code
• INTERNAL POSTING - Open to current Permanent ODOT employees only. Internal applicants must apply through my.Ohio.gov portal. 
• ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. 
• This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards. If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
• The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.
• In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
• 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. 
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details Organization: Transportation - District 05 Agency Contact Name and Information: District 5 Human Resources (e) D05.Personnel2@dot.ohio.gov Unposting Date: Aug 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location: District 5 HQ, 9600 Jacksontown Road, Jacksontown, 43030 Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Licking County Compensation: $27.56 per hour Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 07:30AM to 04:30PM Classified Indicator: Classified Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Transportation Technical Skills: Transportation Professional Skills: Adaptability, Analyzation, Critical Thinking