Overhead Transportation System Technician I/II, Grade 14 / Grade 18

Salary : $64,104.00 - $101,124.00 Annually
Location : 1283 Seven Locks Rd Rockville MD 20854 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Transportation Technical Center
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring ranges for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring ranges are as follows:
Transportation System Technician I, Grade 14: $55,094 - $70,115
Transportation System Technician II, Grade 18: $64,104 - $94,275

MCDOT seeks a candidate for the Transportation Systems Technician I/II (Overhead) position in the Transportation Management Section within the Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations. The person is a detail-oriented problem-solver who can create innovative solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills, along with basic computer skills, are desired. The person in this position will prioritize, organize, and multitask to meet deadlines while simultaneously following through on multiple projects. The selected candidate must be able to work independently, as part of a team, or in group settings to meet established goals. Speaking clearly and distinctively with a diverse population and over a two-way radio is essential. Basic electrical or electronic foundation or construction techniques are essential for learning about traffic signal technologies.

The candidate must be able to work rotating shifts on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and on standby. The ideal candidate MUST have a valid Commercial Driver's License. Bucket truck experience is desirable.

Additional Information - Experience in one or more of the following relevant knowledge and ability areas is desirable:

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Bucket truck experience.
• Basic electrical foundation or construction techniques.

Physical Ability: Strict observance of safety precautions and procedures is required, as much of the work involves working with and around electrical voltage and high-powered equipment and/or working at extended heights. Employees in this class must possess good strength and agility in order to repeatedly lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and to be able to occasionally maneuver objects up to one hundred (100) pounds.

What You'll Be Doing
The person in this position will perform various tasks related to traffic signal construction, modification, installation, and maintenance of transportation systems equipment. The position's primary duties involve working from a bucket truck and are physically demanding.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Installing overhead traffic signal heads, signs, and electrical cables.
• Determine causes of and repair problems with overhead equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot overhead communication cables.
• Relamp traffic signal heads.
• Replace damaged pedestrian pedestals and other equipment.
• Install video and other detector technologies overhead at traffic signals.
• Work on 12 to120-volt AC circuits and 24-voltDC/logic circuits.
• Set up work zone safety traffic control standards inside a construction area or incident sites.
• Set up and program variable message signs.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, near electricity, construction, incident sites, and under stress while working on traffic signal equipment.

Additional Information:

Essential: The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee." Essential employees must report to work during a general emergency or on liberal leave. This individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays.

Rotating Shift Work: The candidate must be able to work rotating shifts on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and on standby.

Offsite Work:The candidate must be able to occasionally perform field work, near and in roadways with active traffic, in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
Minimum Qualifications
Transportation Systems Technician I - Overhead Construction

Experience: One (1) year of experience involving electrical wiring and intersection setup of traffic signal control devices and related equipment.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland supplemented by completion of either formal school or on-the-job training in electrical wiring appropriate to traffic signal control devices.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and to be able to occasionally maneuver objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the applicant's state of residence. Note: There is no substitution for this section.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.
Transportation Systems Technician II - Overhead Construction

Experience: Three (3) years of experience involving electrical wiring and intersection setup of traffic signal control devices and related equipment.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland supplemented by completion of either formal school or on-the-job training in electrical wiring appropriate to traffic signal control devices.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and to be able to occasionally maneuver objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Commercial Driver's License from the applicant's state of residence. Note: There are no substitutions for this section.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview preference criteria will be:

1. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License.
2. Heavy Duty Vehicles, such as operating a bucket truck experience.
3. Basic electrical foundation or construction techniques.
4. Experience using computers, Microsoft applications, and the internet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from your state of residence? *PLEASE NOTE: The department will confirm before an interview invitation is extended*

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have involving electrical wiring and intersection set up of traffic signal control devices and related equipment?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Year's Experience
• 3+ Years of Experience

03

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

04

Do you possess a high school diploma or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland, supplemented by completion of either formal school or on-the-job training in electrical wiring appropriate to traffic signal control devices?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to lift objects