Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician

Lansing Board of Water & Light; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company GC

On-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a Traffic Signal Maintenance Specialist to install and service streetlighting systems, both overhead and underground, and to support safe operations around busy intersections.

The role requires a high school diploma, MI licenses or journeyman status, IMSA levels 1–2, and ability to read prints and operate bucket/truck equipment. CDL Class A and DOT readiness are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Traffic Signal Maintenance Specialist or State of Michigan electrician license.
• IMSA levels 1 or 2 certification or obtain within 13 months.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain wiring, components, and controls for traffic signals.
• Work above intersections and in handholes; troubleshoot signal devices.
• Read and interpret overhead/underground streetlight drawings.
• Communicate procedures and safety to staff and customers.
• Drive bucket and platform trucks; participate in standby rotation.

Skills

Reading prints/drawings

Customer communication

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Traffic Signal Maint. Specialist or MI Electrician license

IMSA levels 1 or 2

Tools

Bucket/platform trucks

Overhead/underground streetlighting tools

Job description

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a Traffic Signal Maintenance Specialist to install and service streetlighting systems, both overhead and underground, and to support safe operations around busy intersections.

The role requires a high school diploma, MI licenses or journeyman status, IMSA levels 1–2, and ability to read prints and operate bucket/truck equipment. CDL Class A and DOT readiness are emphasized.