Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician - Joplin

State-of-Missour; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation in Joplin is seeking a traffic signal and lighting technician to install, maintain, and repair signals, roadway lighting, and related electronic devices under supervision. MoDOT offers a career-ladder path with opportunities for advancement based on skills and experience, plus comprehensive benefits, pension, leave, and health coverage.

This entry may begin at entry, intermediate, or senior level depending on qualifications, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and post-secondary training in electrical/electronics or networking (≥30 credits or 1 year) or completion of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship (internal only)
• One year of signal and lighting field experience
• CDL written exam passed before hire; driving portion with tanker endorsement and Class B interstate status within 60 days of hire
• Successful completion of a work simulation exam and a medical-physical exam

Responsibilities

• Assist on emergency calls related to signals, lighting, ITS and related equipment
• Investigate customer service reports on signal and lighting operations
• Respond to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call
• Assist in installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment and related devices
• Assist in interpretation of signal circuit plans and schematics for troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Networking post-secondary training

Signal and lighting apprenticeship (internal only)

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location:Joplin Regional Office (2915 S. Doughboy Drive, Joplin, MO 64804)

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Why you’ll love this position:

The traffic signal and lighting technician performs duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, communications equipment, and other electronic devices. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience.This opening is for one of ourCAREER-LADDERpositions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Assist on emergency calls, such as malfunctioning equipment and traffic crashes involving equipment for signals, lighting, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), aviation and navigational lighting, and communication systems, and takes appropriate action.
• Assist in the investigation of customer service reports with regard to signal and lighting operations and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices and report of findings.
• Respond to routine utility locates requests from Missouri One Call.
• Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment, radio communication equipment, ITS, roadway, aviation and navigational lighting, and other electronic/electrical traffic control devices.
• Assist in the interpretation of signal circuit plans and schematics for trouble shooting problems with electronic/electrical components.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, AND completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in one or more of the following: electrical, electronics, or networking (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration), or completion of both phases of the department’s traffic signal and lighting apprenticeship program which is only available to internal employees, OR
• One year of signal and lighting field experience.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days after being hired into this position.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort, including the ability to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job requires exposure to working at heights requiring the use of fall protection and aerial boom equipment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit ourCAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be foundHERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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