Salary : $48,181.65 - $52,208.00 Annually
Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101258
Department: Traffic and Transportation
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
$3,000 BONUS
$1,500 ON FIRST CHECK AND $1,500 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Senior Traffic Signal Technician to join the City of Charleston's Traffic & Transportation Department! In this role, you will run overhead and underground cable, install traffic signals, and perform required maintenance.
Examples of Duties

• Installs, maintains & repairs overhead and underground cables.
• Installs, maintains & repairs traffic signals.
• Inspects the working conditions of trucks.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all signals.
• Makes sure all signals are communicating properly and lenses are clean and visible.
• Performs work from bucket truck or platform truck.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain CDL permit within six months of employment and CDL license within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.