Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

City of St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician in Public Works to install, repair, and maintain city traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, and related systems across roadways, parking lots and facilities.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with rotating on-call duties, overtime, and severe weather responses. Candidates should have at least five years in traffic signal or lighting work, a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and analyze electrical problems in traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Minimum five years of experience in traffic signals, street lighting, or similar electrical systems preferred.
• Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certification required.
• Computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain City owned traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, high mast lighting, high mast cameras at City owned facilities, roadways and parking lots.
• Perform diagnostic testing, installation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs to traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, and City facilities.
• Provide guidance for traffic control at City managed job sites and special events, including setup and pickup of barricades and traffic control devices.
• Maintain complete inventory of critical parts and tools for traffic control devices, street signage, signals and lighting.
• Retain accurate records of work orders, service manuals, etc.
• Identify new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.
• Continue training and certification programs to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledgeable of safety standards, procedures and equipment.
• Participation in rotating on-call schedule, overtime, emergencies, severe weather events, and special events.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

Department

Public Works

Posting Date

October 6, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Salary

$29.86/ hourly

Status

Full time

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-exempt

Benefits

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Install, repair, and maintain City owned traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, high mast lighting, high mast cameras at City owned facilities, roadways and parking lots.
• Perform diagnostic testing, installation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs to traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, and miscellaneous City owned facilities.
• Provide guidance for traffic control at City managed job sites and special events. This may include setup, deliver and pickup of barricades, changeable message boards and other traffic control devices.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory of critical parts and tools for traffic control devices, street signage, traffic signals and lighting
• Retain accurate records of work orders, service manuals, etc.
• Identify new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.
• Continue training and certification programs to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledgeable of appropriate safety standards, procedures and equipment.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in: rotating on-call schedule, assigned overtime, civil emergencies, severe weather events including flooding and snow removal operations, special events, and call-outs.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Licensed Electrician preferred, but is not mandatory; individual must be knowledgeable of and have experience with direct current low voltage, single and triple phase AC electric. Typical currents encountered range from 4mA DC to 4160v AC.
• Must be able to trouble shoot and analyze electrical problems within the traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on traffic signals, street lighting or similar electrical systems preferred.
• Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements required as a condition of employment and continued employment.
• Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certification required as a condition of employment and continued employment
• Computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex adjustments, such as bucket truck, crane truck, trencher, computer terminal, drafting instruments and shovels.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drawing and assembling.
• Ability to perform difficult manual labor for prolonged periods: in severe weather, wet or humid conditions, and in the presence of moderately loud noise as well as fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals; while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; as well as ability to distinguish between some sounds and smells.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform duties at a high elevation of up to 100ft height utilizing proper personal protective equipment PPE and technique.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify