Traffic Signal Technician

City of Rochester, MN; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rochester, MN invites applications for a Traffic Signal Technician in the Public Works Department. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and related systems, with duties including locating underground facilities and preparing reports.

Minimum qualifications include two years of college/technical training in electrical or electronics and four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or technical school in electrical or electronics field.
• Four years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and inspect electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets.
• Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.

Skills

Electrical & electronics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Locates underground facilities

Lift truck operation

Education

Two years of college/technical school in electrical or electronics

Four years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical/electronic equipment

Valid Minnesota driver's license

Valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician Class A licensure

Job description

Position Description

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Traffic Signal Technician

Public Works Department

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work. We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community. It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices and related systems in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets; perform locates of underground facilities; installing and inspecting electrical equipment; and maintaining inventory, compiling records, and preparing reports.

Work schedule

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Pay

The 2026 starting wage is $34.82 to $37.12 per hour with advancement to $54.88.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform locates of underground facilities (Gopher State One-Call Locates)
• Install and inspect electrical equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain traffic signals, decorative pedestrian lighting, and holiday outlets
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair traffic signals, including electronic traffic signal components, cabinets, wiring, and electrical and fiber optic communications equipment.
• Repair and maintain downtown sidewalk lighting and holiday lighting outlets.
• Operate lift trucks.
• Make adjustments and updates to traffic signal controller timings.
• Keep records updated and prepare reports. Work with spreadsheets and databases.
• Perform periodic testing of traffic signal conflict monitors.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Routine maintenance of signal cabinets including cleaning, lubing, and filter changing.
• Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.
• Mark the location of underground traffic signal and sidewalk lighting/outlet facilities, and City of Rochester fiber optics.
• Maintain Gopher State One-Call records.
• Respond to afterhours emergency locates.
• Install replacement and modified traffic signal controller cabinets and other components.
• Repair or install minor wiring, lighting, and electrical equipment in public works buildings, including the traffic operations building and street maintenance buildings.
• Inspect contractor constructed traffic signal projects to verify work is completed to contract specifications.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Education and Experience

Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field and four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Valid Minnesota driver's license
• Valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician Class A licensure.

Desirable Qualifications

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification: Work Zone Safety and Traffic Signal Systems
• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) certification: Traffic Signals and Lighting
• Master Electrician License

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium/Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds infrequently, and/or 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: simultaneous and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.

Occasional demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, reaching, and handling.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Noise (need to shout to be heard)

Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)

Working around moving machinery (lift trucks, fork-lifts, tractors, cranes, etc.)

Protective equipment required (gloves, eyewear, earplugs, mask, respirator, etc.)