Fall 2026
Traffic Signal Apprentice
Updated on 9/4/2026
City of Marietta, GA
201-500 employees
Municipal government delivering city services
Compensation Overview
$17.88 - $20.39/hr
Marietta, GA, USA
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- This is an entry-level position requiring the ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled work.
- A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience in outside electrical construction are preferred qualifications.
- A minimum of two years of experience in heavy manual outside labor, preferably in construction, is required.
- Experience and skill in reading and working from blueprints and plans and producing layout work from prints are preferred.
- Experience with the methods, materials, and equipment used to produce street signs and other signage is preferred.
- The candidate must be able to acquire and implement sign installation methods.
- The candidate must possess a current IMSA Work Zone Safety certification at hire or obtain it within one year of hire.
- The candidate must possess a current flagging or traffic control certification at hire or obtain a GDOT flagging certificate within one year of hire.
- The candidate must be able to follow instructions and perform heavy repetitive manual tasks.
- The candidate must have working knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- The candidate must safely operate required electronic and mechanical tools and equipment.
- The candidate must have documented training or experience operating and manipulating a bucket truck or other aerial equipment.
- The candidate must be in good physical condition and able to perform heavy manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- The candidate must pass a drug screen and physical examination at hire.
- The candidate must pass assessment testing at the end of the working test period with a score of at least 90 percent.
- The candidate must possess a valid Georgia driver's license at hire and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, including no driving under the influence convictions in the last five years.
- Successful candidates must submit to a background inquiry.
- Assist with installing traffic signals and controllers at new intersections, including internal and external wiring.
- Cut pavement and install signal loops, install guy wires and lashing cable on overhead lines, dig holes for steel support poles, pour concrete, build rebar cages for poles, and set forms and poles.
- Support the after-hours call rotation with a Traffic Signal Technician.
- Support troubleshooting malfunctioning traffic control devices and complete necessary repairs or replacements in a limited capacity.
- Assist with installing and maintaining the existing fiber-optic network and new additions to the City of Marietta Traffic Network.
- Maintain and store tools and equipment used for maintenance and repairs, including aerial equipment, pavement saws, generators, and meters.
- Assist with making and installing signs and painting road markings.
- Assist with signal and cabinet maintenance.
- Assist with sign maintenance and reflectivity testing.
- Assist with maintaining accurate reports and documentation for construction, maintenance, and repair work performed.
- Provide limited first-responder support for trouble calls associated with signs and signals.
- Assist with maintaining the signs and signals shop area.
- Perform manual labor duties in other department divisions during heavy workloads, natural disasters, or city events when assigned.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Ability to report to work punctually and reliably.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
Marietta, Georgia operates as a municipal government serving residents and businesses with utilities (Marietta Power & Water), sanitation, roads, parks, public safety, planning, zoning, and code enforcement. Its government uses a Mayor-Council-Manager system, where the elected council sets policy and a City Manager handles daily operations. The city differentiates itself through its department structure and an active Economic Development division that offers incentives to attract and retain businesses. Its goal is to provide reliable services, maintain infrastructure, ensure public safety, preserve community character, and foster economic growth for large employers and small firms.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Marietta, Georgia
Founded
1834
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2027 general fund rises to $80.9 million, preserving core municipal hiring capacity.
- 2026 sewer and water replacements address aging infrastructure before failures spread.
- January 2026 water and wastewater rate increases fund system upgrades and operating resilience.
What critics are saying
- 2024 audit remains unfinished, with state investigation into $156,881.50 of questioned payments.
- Upper ER Sewer Replacement runs through early 2027, disrupting roads near Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
- A 2026 surety notice could raise bonding costs and strain future city financing.
What makes City of Marietta, GA unique
- Marietta Power & Water gives the city direct control over utilities and reliability.
- FY2027 budget totals $433.2 million, supporting police, fire, public works, and development.
- Lockheed Martin and Dobbins Air Reserve Base anchor Marietta's employer base.
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Marietta's Public Works department receives distinguished awards. Home Posted on August 04, 2026 August 8, 2026 Communications Manager 770-794-5509 MARIETTA, GA - The City of Marietta's Department of Public Works received two distinguished awards given at the Georgia Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA) Annual Awards Banquet on July 9th. These recognitions include Public Works Manager of the Year and Project of the Year awards for the State of Georgia. The Georgia Chapter APWA's Awards Program honors outstanding public works employees, individuals, groups, and projects, representing the best achievements in the public works profession in Georgia. "These awards reflect the exceptional quality of our Public Works staff and the high level of service they provide," said Mark Rice, the City's Director of Public Works. "This recognition speaks to the professionalism found throughout our department. Our employees take great pride in their work and remain committed to finding effective solutions that benefit the community." The awards received are as follows: * The 2026 Public Works Manager of the Year (Administrative) was awarded to Scott Stokes, Deputy Director of Operations, in recognition of his more than 49 years of local government experience, strong leadership and continued commitment to public service. Since joining the City of Marietta in 2018, he has overseen employees across the Fleet, Sanitation, Streets and Traffic divisions and helped lead major initiatives, including the Fleet building expansion, Sanitation roll cart conversion, improved collection routing, numerous construction and maintenance projects, and the department's achievement of APWA accreditation. He is also recognized for maintaining a high standard of customer service, supporting emergency operations, mentoring public works professionals, and consistently prioritizing the safety of employees. * The 2026 Structures Project of the Year (<$1 Million) was awarded to the City for the Lake Dodd Pipe Crossing Project for the department's innovative rehabilitation of a failing double-barreled stormwater system beneath a heavily traveled roadway. Faced with major utility conflicts that prevented a traditional pipe replacement, Public Works developed an alternative approach that allowed the road to remain open with only minimal lane closures. The project included replacing the most damaged pipe sections, manually clearing approximately 300 feet of debris, stabilizing underground voids, installing cured-in-place pipe lining, constructing a new outlet headwall and improving erosion control and pedestrian accessibility. Managed and inspected by City staff, the $556,837 project was completed in approximately two and a half months, ahead of the 120-day schedule, while maintaining public access and minimizing impacts to nearby businesses, emergency services and motorists.