Traffic Signal & Systems Technician

COMTO; Twin Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 81,635,000 - 97,968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with strong employer’s

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid medical and vacation leave and pa

City-paid life and disability_ins

Wellness and additional retirement

Free or discounted access to city rec

Job summary

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to support the operation and improvement of traffic signal and transportation systems across the community. You’ll troubleshoot electrical and computerized systems, analyze data, and help implement improvements for safe, efficient travel.

Ideal candidates will be technically skilled, safety-minded, and able to obtain Journeyman Electrician licensure within six months.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, layouts, and technical documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, monitor, maintain, update, and repair City traffic signal systems.
• Work with traffic control panels, beacons, emergency preemption systems, video, radar, and other detection equipment.
• Perform traffic controller maintenance, programming, and signal timing.
• Maintain and program school beacons and speed-reduction systems.
• Assist with the design and review of streets, roads, driveways, and traffic control plans.
• Conduct traffic counts, speed studies, parking studies, and other traffic research.
• Analyze traffic data and recommend improvements.
• Assist with traffic signal upgrades and other transportation projects.
• Plan and coordinate street lighting installations.
• Work with contractors, developers, law enforcement, transportation agencies, and the public on traffic-related issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to support the operation and improvement of traffic signal and transportation systems across the community. You’ll troubleshoot electrical and computerized systems, analyze data, and help implement improvements for safe, efficient travel.

Ideal candidates will be technically skilled, safety-minded, and able to obtain Journeyman Electrician licensure within six months.