Traffic Signal Technician

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe well-maintained and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design storm water pollution control transportation planning and design roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level of flood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparedness response and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate for Traffic Signal Technician in Alameda County Public Works Agency will possess:

• In-depth knowledge of Electric and Electronic theories.
• Demonstrated experience with tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Proven safety practices in the workplace.

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1stUnited Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

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Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.