Traffic Signal Electrician

City of Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester is hiring a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices in the Public Works Department. This role also handles locates, cabinet work, and system troubleshooting across city intersections and related lighting and communications infrastructure.

Applicants should have two years of college or technical training in electrical/electronics and four years of hands‑on experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field.
• Four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair traffic signals, including electronic components, cabinets, wiring, and communications equipment.
• Perform locates of underground facilities and maintain records of Gopher State One-Call Locates.
• Install and inspect electrical equipment, cabinets and components for traffic signals and related systems.
• Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Traffic signal systems

Problem solving

Education

Two years of college or technical school in electrical or electronics

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Traffic signal cabinets

Job description

Traffic Signal Technician

Public Works Department

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALLvoices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITIs should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

The Public Works Department, as a division of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, is responsible for planning, programming, design, constructing, and maintaining public works facilities. This includes street infrastructure, street lighting, traffic control, sanitary and storm water, water main, and waste water treatment facilities, as well as on-street and off-street parking, and coordination of mass transit modes.

Nature of Work

The Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and related systems in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets; perform locates of underground facilities; installing and inspecting electrical equipment; and maintaining inventory, compiling records, and preparing reports.

Work schedule

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Pay

The 2026 starting wage is $34.82 to $54.88.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair traffic signals, including electronic traffic signal components, cabinets, wiring, and electrical and fiber optic communications equipment.
• Repair and maintain downtown sidewalk lighting and holiday lighting outlets.
• Operate lift trucks.
• Make adjustments and updates to traffic signal controller timings.
• Keep records updated and prepare reports. Work with spreadsheets and databases.
• Perform periodic testing of traffic signal conflict monitors.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Routine maintenance of signal cabinets including cleaning, lubing, and filter changing.
• Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.

Perform locates of underground facilities (Gopher State One-Call Locates)

• Mark the location of underground traffic signal and sidewalk lighting/outlet facilities, and City of Rochester fiber optics.
• Maintain Gopher State One-Call records.
• Respond to afterhours emergency locates.

Install and inspect electrical equipment

• Install replacement and modified traffic signal controller cabinets and other components.
• Repair or install minor wiring, lighting, and electrical equipment in public works buildings, including the traffic operations building and street maintenance buildings.
• Inspect contractor constructed traffic signal projects to verify work is completed to contract specifications.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field and four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Education and Experience

Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field and four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid Minnesota driver's license

Valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician Class A licensure.

Desirable Qualifications

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification: Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Systems
• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) certification: Traffic Signals and Lighting
• Master Electrician License

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium/Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds infrequently, and/or 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands

that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: simultaneous and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.

Occasional demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, reaching, and handling.

Sensory requirements

necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Noise (need to shout to be heard)
• Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
• Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
• Working around moving machinery (lift trucks, fork-lifts, tractors, cranes, etc.)
• Protective equipment required (gloves, eyewear, earplugs, mask, respirator, etc.)