Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician - Sikeston or Poplar Bluff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician in Missouri at entry, intermediate, or senior level under a CAREER-LADDER program. Responsibilities cover installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS, and related electronics, performed under supervision.

This opening supports advancement without a separate interview process as you gain skills and experience, with a pathway to higher levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus post-secondary technical training in electrical, electronics, or networking (30 credit hours or 1 year) or completion of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship (internal applicants only).
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• Passing CDL exam requirements including tanker endorsement and interstate status within 60 days of hire.
• Successful completion of work simulation and medical-physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assists on emergency calls involving traffic signal and lighting equipment and related ITS and communications systems.
• Assists in investigation of customer service reports regarding signal and lighting operations and reports findings.
• Responds to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Assists in installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radio communication equipment, ITS, roadway, aviation and navigational lighting, and other devices.
• Interprets signal circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting electronic/electrical components.

Education

High School Diploma or GED with post-secondary training in electrical/electronics/networking

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/02/2026

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.

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: Sikeston or Poplar Bluff, MO

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.

• 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

• 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

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.

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 on modeling these values. to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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