Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Series - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is looking for a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician to join their St. Louis District team. This entry-level role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related electronic devices, with substantial opportunities for training and advancement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate electrical knowledge and possess a strong dedication to safety and teamwork within the high-stakes environment of public service.

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Eligibility for health insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal technical training of at least 30 credit hours.
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• Passing grade on CDL written exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning equipment.
• Interprets signal circuit plans for troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Physical endurance

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

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Position closes 07/09/2025

Job Location: Barrett Station: 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 closes 07/09/2025

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.

Job Location: Barrett Station: 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.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, AND 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 which is only available to internal employees, OR
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days after being hired into this position.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• None
  
  

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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact: [e-mail]

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