Senior Signal Technician

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a Senior Signal Technician to lead the repair and maintenance of solid state traffic control equipment, ITS field hardware, and interconnect systems. You will work with independence on complex repairs and supervise or assist as needed in a fast-paced municipal setting.

Underfill as Signal Technician is available with appropriate electronics education and experience. Certifications from IMSA/ISMA are required for advancement and licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related field.
• Three years' experience including two years with traffic signal maintenance/repair.
• OR an Associate's degree in Electronics with five years' experience including four years with traffic signals.
• OR seven years of electronics-related experience with at least four years assisting traffic signal work.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level work on assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control equipment.
• Exercise judgment on complex signal repair tasks and work independently.
• Underfill option applies with related experience in signal maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Seven years of experience combination (education/training/experience)

Tools

IMSA certification – Traffic Signal Technician II

ISMA certification – Traffic Signal Technician I

Job description

Join the City as a Senior Signal Technician, with the option to underfill as a Signal Technician! In this role, you will perform senior level work in the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of solid state electronic traffic control equipment including ITS field hardware, communication system, and other related electrical traffic management and control equipment. Senior level work includes responsibilities that require incumbents to exercise judgment, complete difficult and complex traffic signal repair work, and function with independence in the performance of such work.

Transportation Management is a division of the department of Public Works. The division is responsible for maintaining signal operations, traffic cameras, DMS boards, and interconnect within the city, as well as traffic data collection. Multiple professional engineers, technicians, and support staff perform various operations related to the traffic signal system.

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Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Senior Signal Technician

Experience, Education, and Training

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics, or a related field;

AND

• Three years of appropriate experience including two years in assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work;

OR

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics;

AND

• Five years of appropriate experience including at least four years of experience with traffic signal maintenance and repair work;

OR

• A combination of college level education, training or experience in electronics or electrical systems equivalent to seven years of appropriate experience including at least four years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician - Level II and/or Traffic Signal Electrician - Level II certification.

Underfill as Signal Technician

Experience, Education, and Training

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics or a related field;

AND

• One year in assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work;

OR

• Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University in Electronics

AND

• Three years of appropriate experience including at least two years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work;
• Combination of college level education, training or experience in electronics or electrical systems equivalent to five years appropriate experience with at least two years assisting with traffic signal maintenance and repair work.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (ISMA) certification as a Traffic Signal Technician - Level I and/or Traffic Signal Electrician - Level I certification.

Salary for Senior Signal Technician ranges from $21.75 - 38.29/hr.

Salary for Signal Technician ranges from $20.19 - $35.51/hr.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.