Traffic Signal Technician ; Outside

Position: Traffic Signal Technician I (Outside)

Jump-Start your career today by joining our Roads Maintenance team! Come work with us, learn some new skills, and explore career service opportunities with King County! This is just the beginning of your journey with King County, let us help you take the first step today.

King County's Department of Local Services (DLS) is currently recruiting for a Traffic Signal Technician I position in the Road Services Division, Maintenance Section. Road Services Division value diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.

• Install, maintain, repair and inspect traffic signal and street lighting systems that includes:
• Repair and maintain wood and steel poles, energized overhead and underground cable, conduit and wiring system.
• Replace lamps, clean and adjust optical components of signal displays and inspect traffic signal hardware, wiring and cabling.
• Install wood poles, spanwires, cables and conductors and electrical service equipment.
• Operate line type truck and manlift over traffic.
• Install or replace oversize street name signs over and off roadway.
• Install underground conduit and junction boxes.
• Install structural concrete foundations for steel signal and lighting standards, signal controllers and electrical service interconnect cabinets.
• Troubleshoot a large variety of gas discharge street lighting systems, electrical services and control cabinets.
• Document all work and equipment repair and changes

• Minimum two (2) years related work experience.
• Ability to perform Inside and/or Outside job duties of Traffic Signal Technician position.
• Skill in electronic use and repair
• Skill in database administration
• Skill in safely operating vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in reading plans and specifications.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to work & operate a bucket truck/manlift up to 60’ height.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to have predictable and reliable attendance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintenance Electrician Certificate

• Level 2 IMSA Certification

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Valid Washington State CDL–Class B is required for all Traffic Signal Technicians selected for the Outside Signal Tech position. As a condition of employment for jobs in this classification, as required by federal regulations, the applicant selected must submit to drug testing and test negative for presence of controlled substances; sign a Consent Form for Release of Information for each employer for the past three (3) years;
  
  and successfully pass a background check for Alcohol and Controlled Substances testing, and a CDL background information check.
• An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination, which may include an x-ray of the lower back and audiogram.
• Ability to obtain flaggers card within thirty (30) days of hire.

WHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY:
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• Competitive – healthcare plans
• Free– transportation options
• Manager Support – structured employee assistance program
• Paid – vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
• Paid – sick leave
• Paid – parental leave
• Deferred– compensation plan
• Twelve – paid holidays
• AwesomeEmployee Giving Program!

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner…