Traffic Signal & Lighting Intern — Hands-On Field Experience

State of Missouri; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a Traffic Signal and Lighting Intern for the Ballwin, MO area to assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related ITS equipment. Work is performed under supervision to support operational reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning through duties on emergency calls, maintenance, and equipment testing while maintaining records and contributing to preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 2-year/associate degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• Minimum 30 credits completed toward degree with transcript evidence.
• GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Assist on emergency calls and maintenance of signals, lighting, ITS and related equipment.
• Investigate customer service reports related to signal and lighting operations and report findings.
• Respond to routine utility locate requests.
• Assist in installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal and communication equipment.
• Interpret signal circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Utilize software to communicate with and program electronic traffic control devices and radio equipment.
• Assist in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of communication devices including fiber networks, wireless devices, and radios.
• Assist in inventory of electronic/electrical parts and supplies.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain records and documentation of installations and repairs.

Education

Associate degree program enrollment

30 completed credits toward degree

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a Traffic Signal and Lighting Intern for the Ballwin, MO area to assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related ITS equipment. Work is performed under supervision to support operational reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning through duties on emergency calls, maintenance, and equipment testing while maintaining records and contributing to preventive maintenance programs.