Experienced Traffic Light Technician

Marathon Staffing; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing Group in Pensacola, FL is seeking an experienced Traffic Light Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, inspect, test, and repair traffic signal systems and related equipment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read wiring diagrams, with a valid driver’s license and a safety-focused approach. This is a field-based role with on-call responsibilities and outdoor work conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in traffic signal maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical documents.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on traffic signals and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair traffic signal systems.
• Maintain controllers, cabinets, detection, wiring, fiber, and wireless systems.
• Conduct on-site inspections of equipment and electrical components.
• Respond to service requests, malfunctions, and emergencies.
• Install and maintain traffic signal equipment and related infrastructure.
• Adjust signal timing and operational strategies in the field.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical plans.
• Document inspection and service records accurately.
• Follow safety procedures and applicable codes; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Experienced* Traffic Light Technician

Location: Pensacola, FL

Marathon Staffing is hiring an experienced Traffic Light Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, and repair of traffic signal systems and related equipment. If you enjoy hands-on technical work and keeping roadways safe and efficient, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on traffic signals and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair traffic signal systems
• Maintain and repair controllers, cabinets, detection systems, wiring, fiber optics, twisted-pair copper, and wireless communication systems
• Conduct field inspections of traffic signal equipment and electrical components
• Respond to service requests, malfunctions, complaints, and emergency situations
• Install and maintain traffic signal equipment and related infrastructure
• Adjust in-field signal timing and operational strategies
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, maps, plats, plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Complete mathematical calculations related to traffic signal operations and projects
• Operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and specialized tools
• Support Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), as assigned
• Assist with traffic signal operations through the Traffic Management Center (TMC)/Traffic Signals Operations Center (TSOC), as assigned
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, and service records
• Follow traffic-control procedures, work-zone safety requirements, electrical safety practices, and applicable codes/standards
• Participate in emergency/on-call service as required

What you bring

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education, training, and closely related experience
• Previous experience in traffic signal maintenance, electrical work, electronics, telecommunications, ITS, or a closely related technical field
• Knowledge of traffic signalization methods, materials, equipment, and standards
• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and applicable electrical codes
• Ability to troubleshoot traffic signal and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Comfort using computers, software applications, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable driving requirements
• Ability to work safely around traffic and in outdoor conditions
• Clean background check and drug test required

Work environment

• Primarily field-based work
• Work around active roadways and traffic
• May require climbing, bending, lifting, working from elevated equipment, and operating tools/testing equipment
• May require on-call/emergency response rotation, including outside normal working hours

Marathon is an equal opportunity employer.

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