Traffic Signal & Lighting Tech — Career Ladder Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Sikeston, MO, is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician at entry, intermediate, or senior levels. This CAREER-LADDER role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS equipment under supervision.

MoDOT will promote you through the ladder as skills grow. Salary starts at entry level with intermediate at $52,511.52 and senior at $56,712.48.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET plus a post-secondary technical training program in electrical, electronics, or networking (≥30 credit hours) or completion of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship program.
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• Passing score on the written CDL exam and driving test with tanker endorsement, Class B, interstate status, within 60 days of hire.
• Must complete a work simulation exam and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Assist on emergency calls involving signals, lighting, ITS, and related equipment.
• Assist in investigating customer service reports related to signal and lighting operations and report findings.
• Respond to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Assist in installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radio, ITS, roadway, aviation and navigational lighting, and related devices.
• Assist in interpreting signal circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET and post-secondary technical training in electrical/electronics/networking (≥30 credits)

One year of signal and lighting field experience

CDL exam written and driving tests with tanker endorsement (Class B) and interstate status within 60 days

Work simulation and medical-physical examination

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Sikeston, MO, is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician at entry, intermediate, or senior levels. This CAREER-LADDER role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS equipment under supervision.

MoDOT will promote you through the ladder as skills grow. Salary starts at entry level with intermediate at $52,511.52 and senior at $56,712.48.