Signal Technician (ITS Technician - Traffic Opt)

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Highway Administration is seeking an ITS Technician I, Traffic Operations Option to maintain traffic signal devices, respond to complaints, and perform routine and emergency repairs across Maryland. The role requires basic electronics repair experience and a valid Maryland driver’s license.

The position operates in shifts and may involve bucket truck work. Candidates should be prepared for the 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM schedules and to support the agency’s signal timing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience repairing micro-processor digital electronic systems.
• Substitution options: vocational program or college credits in microprocessor/digital electronics for experience.
• Must possess motor vehicle operator's license valid in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Maintain traffic signal devices and respond to signal complaints.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs on traffic control devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair traffic and pedestrian signals; inspect timing and outages.
• Support signal construction projects and learn related cabinet wiring and signal timing operations.

Skills

Microprocessor repair

Electronic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license valid in MD

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Job description

Open Recruitment

State Highway Administration

ITS Technician I, Traffic Operations Option

Grade 12 (8006) SP# 26-52-17

Nature of Work

The primary purpose of the Signal Technician position is to maintain traffic signal devices, respond to traffic signal complaints, and perform routine and emergency repairs to traffic control devices throughout the State for MDOT SHA. Duties include, but are not limited to, independently performing basic and routine signal maintenance; investigating complaints related to signal timing, twisted signals, signal outages, and other operational issues; troubleshooting and repairing traffic and pedestrian signals; responding to damaged signal equipment; and supporting signal construction projects. The position also requires continuous development of knowledge related to traffic control equipment, cabinet wiring, traffic patterns, and signal timing operations.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Traffic Operations Option

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience repairing micro-processor digital electronic systems.
• Notes:
  1. Candidates for the ITS Technician I class may substitute completion of an approved vocational program stressing microprocessor digital electronic systems for one year of the required experience.
  2. Candidates may substitute 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university in any combination of the following courses: microprocessor and microcomputer theory; digital circuit applications; transducer activated control circuits; advanced timing/ sequential relays; or communications electronics for one year of the required general experience in the repair of microprocessor based digital electronic systems. Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a statewide position on either the 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or the 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift.
• Employees in this position are expected to operate and work from a bucket truck to make repairs to traffic control and monitoring devices (traffic signal devices).
• Employees in this position are required to have the ability to lift over 75 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Employees in these classes are considered Essential Employees and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to Essential Employee status.
• Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the Administration with a telephone number where they can be reached.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 10/8/2026