Traffic Signal & Lighting Tech Trainee – Telework Eligible

The County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado in Placerville, CA is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Trainee/I/II to support the Department of Transportation. The role covers installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems, IP cameras, and VMS, with opportunities to work with GIS and field operations.

Candidates will progress through trainee and technician levels, with required education and IMSA certifications; a California or Nevada driver’s license is needed, and the county offers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, or replace traffic controllers and related gear.

Education

High school diploma

1 year of manual labor experience

1 year as Technician Trainee

2 years of roadway/electronics/traffic control experience

Associate degree in pre-engineering/electronics/electrical technology

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician

3 years journey-level traffic signal experience

California Engineer-in-Training certification

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II certification

Valid California or Nevada Driver’s License

Job description

The County of El Dorado in Placerville, CA is seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician Trainee/I/II to support the Department of Transportation. The role covers installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal systems, IP cameras, and VMS, with opportunities to work with GIS and field operations.

Candidates will progress through trainee and technician levels, with required education and IMSA certifications; a California or Nevada driver’s license is needed, and the county offers