Traffic Signal Technician

City of Rochester, MN; Rochester (MN); In loco; USD 47.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

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City of Rochester, MN is recruiting a Traffic Signal Technician for the Public Works Department. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic traffic signal systems and related lighting infrastructure.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The starting wage ranges from $34.82 to $37.12 per hour, with advancement to $54.88 per hour and benefits available.

Competenze

• Two (2) years of college or technical school in electrical or electronics and four (4) years of related experience.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and journeyman electrical licensure are required or preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform locates of underground facilities.
• Install and inspect electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain traffic signals and related lighting.
• Keep records and prepare reports; work with spreadsheets/databases.
• Respond to after-hours emergency locates and signal failures.

Conoscenze

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical know-how

Formazione

Two years of college in electrical/electronics

Strumenti

Gopher State One-Call Locates

Electrical equipment inspection

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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.

The Public Works Department, as a division of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, is responsible for planning, programming, design, constructing, and maintaining public works facilities. This includes street infrastructure, street lighting, traffic control, sanitary and storm water, water main, and waste water treatment facilities, as well as on-street and off-street parking, and coordination of mass transit modes.

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. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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

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

sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions

• 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.)