On-Call Traffic Signal Technician – Fort Wayne

State of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Free parking

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Job summary

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Fort Wayne District is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment. The role requires on-call availability, travel to multiple installations, and readiness for winter operations.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL (Class A/B) with potential 90-day qualification, IAM Level 2 and INDOT certifications, and the ability to read electrical diagrams and manuals.

Qualifications

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 90 days.
• Knowledge of operation, management, and maintenance of traffic signal components.
• Working knowledge of signal/flasher specifications per Indiana MUTCD.
• Must have and maintain International Municipal Signal Association Level 2 Certification and INDOT Signal Technician Certification.
• Ability to read and analyze diagrams, electrical drawings, and manuals.
• Ability to travel to State of Indiana signal installations on short notice.
• Must endure exposure to inclement weather and be available for Winter Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing, updating, diagnose malfunctions and installation of traffic signal/flasher control devices at intersections or in shop.
• Replace malfunctioning controllers with temporary units when shop repairs are required.
• Operate testing devices to isolate and identify electrical/electronic malfunctions (ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, potentiometer, phase rotation indicators).
• Complete signal or flasher installations (poles, mast arms, pedestals; detectors; controllers; pedestrian signals).
• Inspect and perform routine preventive maintenance on signal equipment (check alignment, clearance, contacts, fuses, relays, motors).
• Respond to emergency off-hour call-outs immediately.
• Assist in layout of signalized intersections and modify layouts as needed.
• Maintain electronic files of signal timing, emergencies, and inventory.

Skills

CDL required

Traffic signal knowledge

Read diagrams

Read manuals

Diagnostic tools

Travel willingness

Winter operations

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Signal testing instruments

Job description

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Fort Wayne District is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment. The role requires on-call availability, travel to multiple installations, and readiness for winter operations.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL (Class A/B) with potential 90-day qualification, IAM Level 2 and INDOT certifications, and the ability to read electrical diagrams and manuals.