Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, through MoDOT in Jefferson City, is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, communications equipment, and other electronic devices under supervision.

MoDOT offers CAREER-LADDER advancement as you gain skills, allowing progression to higher levels without a separate interview, along with a strong benefits package and total compensation considerations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Formal post-secondary training in electrical, electronics, or networking (≥30 credit hours) required or completion of apprenticeship in traffic signal and lighting.
• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Work simulation and medical-physical examinations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist on emergency calls for signals, lighting, ITS and related equipment.
• Assist in investigating customer service reports on signal and lighting operations.
• Respond to routine utility locates requests (Missouri One Call).
• Assist installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radios and related devices.
• Interpret circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting electrical components.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Technical training in electrical/electronics or networking (≥30 credits)

Apprenticeship in traffic signal and lighting

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. Offers above the posted amount may occur depending on similarity of internal work or transferability of knowledge, skills, and abilities of internal applicants.

This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, an Intermediate starting salary of $52,511.52 and a Senior starting salary of $56,712.48.

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Thursday, September 17, 2026

Why you’ll love this position

The traffic signal and lighting technician performs duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, communications equipment, and other electronic devices. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. If you are hired as an entry-level Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician, this opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You’ll Do

• Assists on emergency calls, such as malfunctioning equipment and traffic crashes involving equipment for signals, lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), aviation and navigational lighting, and communication systems, and takes appropriate action.
• Assists in the investigation of customer service reports with regard to signal and lighting operations and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices and report of findings.
• Responds to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radio communication equipment, ITS, roadway, aviation and navigational lighting, and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices.
• Assists in the interpretation of signal circuit plans and schematics for trouble shooting problems with electronic/electrical components.

All You Need For Success

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in one or more of the following: electrical, electronics, or networking (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration), or completion of both phases of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship program.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) must be obtained within sixty days of hire.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort, including the ability to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job requires exposure to working at heights requiring the use of fall protection and aerial boom equipment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employ er. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.