Salary : $47,819.20 - $73,819.20 Annually
Location : Grove City, OH
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-6615-1
Department : Service
Opening Date : 03 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 2 / 2025 4 : 59 PM Eastern
General Description and Qualifications
The City of Grove City is looking for a full-time Service Technician to join its expanding Traffic Signal, Roadway Lighting and Electric team in the Public Service Department. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and has experience working with traffic cabinets and crosswalk infrastructure as well as street light repair and troubleshooting. Apply now to join this talented, dynamic team that truly keeps our City running!
Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, the Service Technician, under the immediate supervision of a Department Manager or Supervisor is responsible for a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the delivery of City services and maintenance of City buildings, roadways, grounds, and equipment.
Certification in Level 1 or 2 Traffic Signal Technician or Level 1 or 2 Roadway Lighting Technician through IMSA preferred.
- Has proven ability in oral and written communication.
- Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic leaders and the public in general.
- Completion of secondary education (high school or GED) and must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire. CDL training is provided at the expense of the city.Can pass the City's Physical Fitness Exam, which will be administered on Saturday, April 5 , 2025.Certification in Level 1 or 2 Traffic Signal Technician or Level 1 or 2 Roadway Lighting Technician through IMSA preferred.This role is part of the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Trade Union and participates in the OPERS pension system.
This application contains questions that will be scored based on applicant response and are designed to assess readiness and ability to successfully perform the duties of Service Technician - Electric. Read each question thoroughly and provide the most accurate response.
Essential Functions of the Position
The Service Technician shall have the following duties under their direct supervisor :
Has skill, knowledge, and ability of operation and controls within City owned traffic cabinets and intersection infrastructure including the use of Tactics, Iteris, Opticom, and Polara software.Minor electrical work including street light repair, replacement and troubleshooting.Operation and maintenance of City owned equipment and vehicles.Repair streets, curbs, catch basins, broken sewer and water infrastructure, mowing, litter pick-up, leaf collection, snow and ice removal, dig ditches or trenches, rough and finish carpentry work, trim and / or cut trees and brush, minor concrete work, some welding, paints streetlights and traffic signal poles, installs seasonal flags and banners, assists with providing power to seasonal holiday displays and special even set-ups, and other related activities associated with the Department of Public Service.Maintains contact with City personnel / departments, the general public, and various government agencies / officials in order to obtain or disseminate information related to the essential position functions.Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.Obeys and promptly executes all orders of the Administrative Assistant.Performs other related duties as assigned.Working Conditions and Equipment Operated
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment; works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and / or runways; ascends and / or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and / or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and / or poorly ventilated work areas; works with electricity and is exposed to possible injury from electricity; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., belts, reels, blades, pulleys, etc.); exposed to possible injury from explosions and / or falling from high places; has exposure to fire; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces; regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs. or less. Employee may be subject to irregular work hours and must be available 24 / 7 unless alternate arrangements have been approved by Supervisor, and exposed to vehicular traffic when working in the public right-of-way.
Note : In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.
The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive : Backhoe, bucket truck, loader, street sweeper, skid steer, snowplow, tractors, mowers, and other related equipment; saws, jackhammer, light and heavy duty motorized trucks, hand and power tools (e.g., chainsaw, air wrench, etc.); mobile phone, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, and other standard business office equipment.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and / or Certification
Certifications preferred : :
Work Zone SafetyTraffic Signal Technician Levels I and IIRoadway Lighting Technician Level IKnowledge of
City / department goals and objectives;City / department policies and procedures; safety practices and procedures; first aid practices; road construction, maintenance and repair; custodial methods and techniques; building construction, maintenance and repair; general construction, maintenance and repair; mechanical maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment maintenance and repair; proper lifting techniques; grounds maintenance and repair; proper maintenance of traffic setups and work zone safety protocols; local geographical area.Skill in building painting; motor vehicle operation; use or operation of mowers, trimmers, tractors, jackhammer, medium duty equipment such as backhoes; bucket truck; loader, skid steer, snowplow, use of bench and / or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; respond to routine inquiries from public and / or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and / or verbal communications;maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships; use maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; travel to and gain access to work site. (indicates developed after employment).Must possess or be able to obtain (within six months of hire) a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with applicable endorsements and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AFSCME
The City of Grove City provides health, dental, vision and life insurance plans to all full- time employees as part of our employee benefit program.
2025 Insurance - HDHP with HSA
2025 City Funding Levels - $2640.00 (single) and $4000.00 (family)
Pursuant to Article 23.6 of the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, you pay 15% of the monthly premium which equals $83.22 / pay or $166.44 / month for single coverage and $198.82 / pay or $397.64 / month for family coverage - all on a tax exempt basis.
HSA Wellness Incentive - $250.00 for each enrolled employee and spouse for participating in an annual bio-metric screening.
Please remember this memo has been provided to you for information and summary purposes only. The Plan Description of each benefit shall control, as will the guidelines and official rules and regulations of each plan.
Do you currently possess a certification in Level 1 or 2 Traffic Signal Technician or Level 1 or 2 Roadway Lighting Technician through IMSA or equivalent?"
What is the extent of your experience locating underground breaks in electric lines?
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What is the extent of your experience driving a vehicle that requires a Class A or Class B driver's license?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
What is the extent of your experience picking up litter in parks or along roadways?
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I have not worked for the Service Department for the city of Grove CityI have worked for there for less than one season (six months or less).I have worked there for one season (more than six months and less than one year).I have worked there for two seasons (more than twelve months and less than two years).I have worked there for three seasons (more than two years and less than three years).I have worked there for four seasons (more than three years and less four years).I have worked there for five or more seasons (more than five years).Veteran's credit can be applied to final passing scores for qualified veterans of the military service. Are you a veteran who wishes to be considered for such preference points?
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Salary : $47,819 - $73,819
