Electrician/Traffic Signal Technician

City of Branson; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Branson is seeking a skilled journeyman-level electrician to install, maintain, and repair a broad range of electrical systems, including street lighting, traffic signals, and high-voltage equipment. You will diagnose issues, ensure safety, and keep critical city infrastructure running efficiently.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of electrical experience or an apprenticeship, plus a Journeyman license and NEC knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of electrical experience or completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Journeyman Electrician license required; working knowledge of NEC standards.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured on city plan.
• Work Zone Safety certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including street lighting, traffic signals, high-voltage equipment, and facilities.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment, including bucket trucks, to complete field electrical work.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

After-hours flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Tools

NEC knowledge

Bucket truck operation

Job description

Power the systems that keep our city running.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a High school diploma or GED, along with three (3) years of electrical experience in installation, maintenance, and repair—or completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Possession of a Journeyman Electrician's license with working knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) standards.
• A valid driver's license with the ability to be insured on the city's insurance plan.
• Ability to obtain Work Zone Safety certification within 6 (six) months of employment.
• Willingness to respond to emergency call-outs and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, drug and alcohol screening, and physical agility assessment.

Looking to stand out?While not required, the following skills, experience, and training can help set you apart from other applicants:

• Possession of International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician 1.
• Experience with repair work of street lighting.

What You'll Do:

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of electrical systems, including street lighting, traffic signals, high-voltage equipment, and facility systems.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment—including bucket trucks—to complete electrical work in the field.

WORK HOURS:

Monday through Friday, 7:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Some after hours will be required.

WORK LOCATION:

In and around the City of Branson, Missouri; This position requires work to be performed onsite.