Senior Signal Electrician 4429-50

Senior Signal Technician (4429-50)

Deadline to Apply:

June 9, 2025

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Pay Range:

$32.40 - $39.02 hourly

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME WITH APPLICATION

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direction, the Senior Signal Electrician oversees and coordinates the activities of Signal Shop employees, schedules and assigns work, evaluates employee performance, administers discipline, and handles employee grievances. The Senior Signal Electrician also assists employees with difficult tasks and instructs workers regarding the proper maintenance, repair and installation techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or computer science or related field and four (4) years work experience in installing, maintaining and calibrating control or measuring devices comprised of solid state electronic or computer systems used in the signal trade; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license. Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy. Must possess an IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification. Must possess an IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification. Must possess an IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification or be able to obtain a IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification prior to the expiration of probation.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Adjustable widemouth pliers, adjustable wrenches, ammeters, amplifiers automatic soldering machine, generators, brushless direct current DC motors, desktop computers, digital cameras, dynamometers, electronic counters, frequency analyzers, transformers, integrated circuit testers, laptop computers, microcomputer, oscilloscope, personal computers, digital plotters, dataloggers, potentiometers, power drills, power meters, power screwdrivers, screwdrivers, signal generators, soldering iron, stroboscopes, spot welding machine, wire strippers, tachometers, voltage/current meters, voltage testers, wattmeters, wire cutters, wire crimpers, wire wrap guns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Supervises specific department employees.
• Plans, assigns, schedules and reviews employee tasks.
• Recommends disciplinary action and commendations, recommends approval of sick and vacation leave requests, and receives and adjusts grievances in accordance with standard policy.
• Assists employees with difficult tasks involving installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal control mechanisms and related components.
• Instructs employees regarding the proper maintenance, repair and installation of traffic signals and in the use of related equipment.
• Inspects and tests signals and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Responds to questions and complaints from general public and law enforcement agencies.
• Assists in preparation of specifications for traffic signal systems.
• Reviews consultant plans and recommends revisions; prepares reports regarding future upgrading or replacement of traffic signals.
• Prepares and maintains related records and reports (e.g., daily maintenance and repair reports, inspection reports, etc.).
• Orders parts and maintains parts inventory.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed.
• Attends training and seminars, as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Senior Signal Electrician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: County and departmental goals and objectives; County and departmental policies and procedures; English grammar and spelling;

• Electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
• Traffic controls; traffic signals.
• Electrical principles; office practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• Typing, data entry, word processing, and computer operation.
• Computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Electronics.
• Use of bench and hand tools.
• Use of modern office equipment.

Ability to:

• Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form.
• Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Read, copy, and record figures accurately.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Prepare accurate documentation.
• Copy records precisely without error.
• Copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors.
• Complete routine forms.
• Compile and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively.
• Understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications.
• Answer routine telephone inquiries.
• Resolve complaints.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Travel to and gain access to worksite