Signal Trades Tech I-III
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Class Summary
Job DescriptionThis class is responsible for performing journeyman trades duties. The position will be required to perform work on highly specialized equipment associated with traffic signals, and depending on grade level, will act as a lead worker, directing personnel in the proper repair / replacement of equipment. This employee must be able to trouble-shoot equipment to determine the cause of any problems and make accurate and timely decisions with respect to repairs and/or replacements.
Essential Duties
General maintenance of traffic signals
Installation of traffic signal equipment
Locating traffic signal and fiber optic cables
Assisting with inspection of traffic signals
Fabricating and installing traffic signal heads, overhead street name signs, etc
Assisting with traffic signal preventive aerial maintenance
Performs other duties of similar nature or level Public Speaking Duties
Ability to communicate effectively and engage with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed.Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.Grade
The grade for this position isA123, B213, B233. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Trades Technician I (A123) - $36,633 - $46,706
High School diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Valid Driver's License
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Once CDL obtained, this position will require DOT drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
Trades Technician II (B213) - $43,238 - $56,209
High School diploma or GED
Two years of trades experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Valid Driver's License
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Once CDL obtained, this position will require DOT drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
IMSA Certification as a Traffic Signal Technician Level 1
Work Zone Safety Traffic certification
Trades Technician III (B233) - $51,237 - $66,607
High School diploma
Four years of trades experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Valid Driver's License
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Once CDL obtained, this position will require DOT drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
IMSA Certification as a Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 and Level 2
Work Zone Safety Traffic certification
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please Trades Technician I, Trades Technician II, Trades Technician III
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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