Signal Technician / Trainer

Yoh,-A-Day-; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA for eligible employees

Life & disability insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Traffic Signal Technician/Trainer to empower partners through hands-on installation, training, and remote QA across California, Arizona, and Nevada. You will lead field deployments, troubleshoot installations, and share expertise on signal hardware and cabinet architecture.

The role balances on-site fieldwork with remote collaboration, offering travel opportunities and a chance to advance technical leadership while impacting public safety and traffic flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of traffic signal/ITS field experience.
• IMSA Level II certification (Level III a plus, or ability to obtain within a few months).
• Deep knowledge of intersection cabinet architecture and hardware.
• Field work with calm under pressure and capability to install and troubleshoot.
• Willingness to travel ~40% and work in diverse environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to lead groups and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Train and empower partners on hardware installation, system integration, and software management.
• Lead physical installation efforts in the field to troubleshoot and optimize deployments.
• Support project through remote QA, ensuring installations meet standards and providing guidance.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams on documentation and installation workflows.
• Act as subject matter expert on traffic signal hardware, cabinet architecture, and system integration.
• Travel approximately 40% to install sites, conduct training, and troubleshoot onsite.

Skills

Field experience

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

IMSA Level II certification

Level III (preferred)

Tools

Download Manager

Installation Assistant

Job description

Join a dynamic team committed to transforming traffic management with innovative solutions! As a Traffic Signal Technician / Trainer, you'll play a vital role in empowering our partners - distributors, agencies, and contractors - to independently install and maintain cutting-edge traffic technology across California, Arizona, and Nevada. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on public safety and traffic flow while advancing your technical expertise and leadership skills.

Overview

In this hands-on, field-centered role, you'll be the go-to expert for everything Signals -leading training sessions, troubleshooting installations, and supporting project success. Balancing on-site activities with remote collaboration, you'll ensure our hardware and software solutions are expertly deployed and maintained, championing quality and efficiency at every step.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and empower partners on hardware installation, system integration, and software management using tools like Download Manager and Installation Assistant.
• Lead physical installation efforts, working directly in the field to troubleshoot, validate, and optimize deployments.
• Support project through remote QA, ensuring installations meet standards and providing technical guidance to partners.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams by reviewing documentation, preparing equipment, and planning installation workflows.
• Act as the subject matter expert on traffic signal hardware, intersection cabinet architecture, and system integration.
• Travel approximately 40% to install sites, conduct training, and troubleshoot onsite.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of traffic signal/ITS field experience.
• IMSA Level II certification (Level III a plus, or ability to obtain within a few months).
• Deep knowledge of intersection cabinet architecture and hardware.
• Field girt with the ability to work calmly under pressure and handle physical installations and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable with travel and working in diverse environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to lead groups and technical discussions.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary of $100k, with flexibility for the right candidate. If you're a hands-on traffic tech who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys educating others, we want to hear from you.

Estimated Min Rate: $95000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $100000.00

What's In It for You?

Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.