Traffic signal and Lighting Technician Series - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician for the St. Louis District. This entry-level position involves the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and lighting systems, offering opportunities for career advancement. Candidates will assist with emergency calls and routine maintenance tasks, ensuring the safety and functionality of traffic control systems. Excellent benefits are provided, including a pension plan and health insurance.

Benefits

Pension plan

Generous leave

Holiday time

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in electrical, electronics, or networking.
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• Passing grade on the written CDL exam prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist on emergency calls for malfunctioning equipment and traffic crashes.
• Install, repair, and maintain traffic signal equipment and other electronic devices.
• Help interpret signal circuit plans and schematics.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Formal post-secondary technical training in electrical, electronics, or networking

Job description

Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Series - St. Louis District

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Position closes 06/09/2025

Job Location: Barrett Station Traffic Signal & Lighting: 2309 Barrett Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021

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.

Position Details

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for a CAREER-LADDER position, offering opportunities for career advancement without participating in a competitive interview process. As you learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to higher-level positions.

What You’ll Do

• Assist on emergency calls, such as malfunctioning equipment and traffic crashes involving signals, lighting, ITS, aviation, navigational lighting, and communication systems, and take appropriate action.
• Assist in investigating customer service reports related to signal and lighting operations and electronic/electrical traffic control devices.
• Respond to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Assist in installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal equipment, radio communication equipment, ITS, roadway, aviation, and navigational lighting, and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices.
• Help interpret signal circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting electronic/electrical components.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, plus completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in electrical, electronics, or networking (at least 30 credit hours or one school year), or completion of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship program (internal employees only), OR
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• Passing grade on the written CDL exam prior to hire; must pass the driving portion with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status within 60 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a work simulation and a medical-physical exam.

Special Working Conditions

• Heavy physical exertion, including moving materials by hand, operating hand tools, and performing stationary flagging.
• Exposure to physical hazards, safety risks, and adverse environments.
• Work at heights requiring fall protection and aerial equipment.
• Operation of vehicles for snow plowing and ice control.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers excellent benefits, including a pension plan, generous leave, holiday time, and health insurance. Use our Total Compensation Calculator to see the full value of working with us. We value teamwork, open-mindedness, and alignment with our mission of safety, service, and stability. Join us to contribute to maintaining the seventh-largest highway system in the U.S. and grow your career.

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