Traffic Signal Technician 1 (District 4 Traffic Department), PN

Benefits to you:

-Extensive benefits including medical vision dental and basic life insurance

-11 paid holidays per year

-Paid time off with vacation sick and personal leave accruals

-At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position 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 pushbuttons 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.

-12 mos. electrical trg. &/or exp. to include troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits (e.g. operation of a multi-meter wire splicing); valid drivers license required.

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

Job Skills: Transportation

Technical Skills: Transportation Electrical Trade Equipment Operations

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Customer Focus Teamwork

Background Check Information: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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 ourTotal 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.

Traffic Signal Technician 1 (District 4 Traffic Dept.) PN

Located at: District 4 HQ 2088 South Arlington Road Akron OH 44306

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5^th largest interstate system and the 3^rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that we do A LOT! From Planning Engineering Construction to Law HR Communications IT and everything in between ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.

ODOTs Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future.

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.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

Valid Drivers License required.

Must obtain & maintain Class B Commercial Drivers License without airbrake restriction regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code within 12 months of entry into position.

Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to electrical hazards; work outside & exposed to inclement weather (e.g. temperature extremes ice snow rain) rough terrain dust dirt fumes & noise; may be exposed to poisonous plants insects rodents & snakes; may be exposed to moving traffic & motoring public; may be exposed to unpleasant surroundings (e.g. sewage confined space); may be on call 24 hours per day 7 days per week; may require overnight travel; may be required to work at heights up to 300 feet above ground/water.

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.