On-Call Signal Electrician — Traffic Systems Technician

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Signal Repair Technician Electrician to maintain, repair and install traffic signals, controllers and related equipment, including weather stations.

Roles include troubleshooting field equipment, performing preventive maintenance, reading schematics, and working with live electricity. On-call duties and 24/7 emergency responses are required. A high school diploma and a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days) are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics and electric circuitry and wiring.
• Knowledge of solid-state control and switching equipment.
• Ability to read and understands schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Skills in the use of common hand and power tools as well as electronic test equipment.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager for emergencies.
• Ability to utilize a multimeter.
• Ability to work with live electricity while up to 30 feet off ground.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and installation of traffic signals, controllers and support equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs field and bench repairable equipment and circuitry.
• Repairs field damaged signal equipment and checks/replaces signal lamps.
• Installs and maintains loop detectors and school crossings and related components.
• Performs preventive maintenance and keeps maintenance and timing records.
• On-call pager duty for emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Solid-state control

Schematics reading

Tools & test equipment

MS Office basics

On-call / emergency readiness

Live electrical work safety

Multimeter usage

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical test equipment

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Signal Repair Technician Electrician to maintain, repair and install traffic signals, controllers and related equipment, including weather stations.

Roles include troubleshooting field equipment, performing preventive maintenance, reading schematics, and working with live electricity. On-call duties and 24/7 emergency responses are required. A high school diploma and a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days) are required.