Traffic Signal Technician

Jefferson Health; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays (40 hours

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Traffic Signal Technician to maintain and repair the county's traffic signal system, including school flashers and beacons. The role involves field work, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in varied outdoor conditions.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, three years of related experience, a valid Colorado driver's license, and IMSA Level I certification. A four-day work week is noted with 7:00 am–5:30 pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Three years of work-related experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls related to operations of traffic signals and traffic control devices; troubleshoots and repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and tests for signal systems and devices.
• Installs and configures equipment including controllers, signal heads, and detection devices.
• Performs locates of underground facilities for traffic signal wiring per 811 procedures.
• Maintains records of maintenance, inventory, and equipment.
• Inspects signals and devices installed by contractors; assists with data collection.

Skills

Three years experience

Troubleshooting traffic signals

Education

High School Diploma / GED

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification

Tools

Colorado Driver's License

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 11/12/26

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Traffic Signal Technician performs technical work related to the County's traffic signal system including maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, improvements, and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, flashing beacons, and other traffic control devices.

SCHEDULE

This full-time, standard position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday; 7:00 am - 5:30 pm). This position works predominantly in the field and will experience a variety of outdoor conditions.

COMPENSATION

Hiring Range: $26.49 - $39.73 USD Annual. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement and more

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responds to calls related to operations of traffic signals and traffic control devices. Troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs equipment to restore proper operations in a timely manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance of traffic signals and traffic control devices which includes inspection, testing, and conflict monitor testing. Completes any corrective action. Creates reports of issues identified, issues corrected, and issues requiring further assessment.
• Installs and configures new or replacement equipment including controllers, signal heads, lamps, pedestrian push buttons, relays, cards, wiring, pull boxes, battery backup systems, video detection, radar detection, thermal detection, loop detectors, communication devices, cabinets, emergency vehicle preemption, data collection equipment, flashing beacons, and other specialized electronic equipment.
• Performs locates of underground facilities for traffic signal wiring and communications lines in accordance with Colorado 811 Procedures Guide.
• Maintains accurate and descriptive records of maintenance and repair activities, logs inventory of all major equipment at traffic signals and traffic control devices, and assists with managing equipment inventory.
• Completes inspections of traffic signals and traffic control devices installed by contractors and others.
• Assists with traffic data collection by installing, configuring, and removing field equipment such as cameras, radar devices, and tube counters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Colorado Driver's License & IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II Certification or ability to obtain within one year of date of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado's driver's license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.

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