Senior Traffic Signals & Lighting Technician (On-Call)

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesquite is seeking a skilled Traffic Signal Technician to oversee and assist crews in the maintenance, repair, and construction of electrical traffic signals and street lighting within the TxDOT system.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar work; a High School Diploma or GED is required. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL and IMSA certifications (I, II within specified time). The role includes 24/7 on-call rotation and on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of responsible experience in maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals and roadway lighting.
• Preferred experience in electronics repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and construct traffic signals; complete work orders with materials and equipment used.
• Install temporary traffic signals and school flashers; hang signals; build signal heads.
• Replace signal lights, LED lenses and relamp signals as necessary.
• Remain on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a rotating basis.
• Coordinate work of traffic signal contractors; read blueprints; ensure proper permits.
• Install traffic signal detectors including sawing loops; install video detection cameras; check vehicle detection.

Skills

Traffic signal maint

Electrical systems

Electronics repair (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Mesquite is seeking a skilled Traffic Signal Technician to oversee and assist crews in the maintenance, repair, and construction of electrical traffic signals and street lighting within the TxDOT system.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar work; a High School Diploma or GED is required. Candidates should possess a valid Class A CDL and IMSA certifications (I, II within specified time). The role includes 24/7 on-call rotation and on-site work.