Signal Electrician - Washtenaw County Road Commission

Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Signal Electrician. As a Signal Electrician for WCRC you would provide support and guidance to signal technicians with the installation, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of electrical and electrical signal equipment.

WHAT WE OFFER

When working for WCRC you're taking on more than a job. A career in the public sector gives you a chance to truly serve the community in a meaningful way. WCRC offers stability, work-life balance, a quality work environment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Medical insurance that starts on your first day
• Dental and vision insurance
• Defined benefit pension
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term and longer-term disability insurance
• Health care savings program
• Employer paid life insurance

Schedule

• Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with potential for overtime. May be required to work "double shifts for up to 16 hours in winter storm events.
• Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with potential for overtime.
• Required to be on call 24 hours, 7 days/week due to weather conditions.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Installs, maintains and operates all traffic control devices and auxiliary equipment as needed.
  
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and electronic equipment, making the necessary repairs or referrals to assure proper operation.
  
• Assists with the development, installation, inspection and estimation of cost of new traffic signals and/or modernization of existing traffic signals.
  
• Works with other Road Commission employees in electrical/electronic maintenance and/or signal work.
  
• Investigates complaints regarding traffic signals.
  
• Reads and interprets prints and schematics necessary to the performance of his/her duties; draw wiring and location diagrams as needed.
  
• Assists the Signal Operations Engineer with training on projects, equipment, and traffic signal software.
  
• Maintains detailed records and reports of repair and maintenance work as required.
  
• Secures necessary cable checks from the proper authorities and identify Road Commission facilities as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical traffic control devices.

• Completion of an accredited electrical or electronic trade program or its equivalent.

• A valid Michigan Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).