Traffic Signal Technician I – Field Install & Repair

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

City of Omaha seeks a journey level Traffic Signal Technician to install, repair, test, and maintain traffic signal systems and related components in shop and field settings.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, wiring, wiring diagrams interpretation, and coordinate with supervisors. Requires CDL-B with N and air brake, IMSA Level I within 18 months, and strong safety focus in a busy urban setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.
• Enrollment or coursework in Electric, Electronic, Computer Hardware, or Communication Infrastructure and Repair preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's license with N and air brake endorsements by end of probation.
• Must acquire and maintain 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineering Certificate by end of probation.
• Must obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I within 18 months in the position.

Responsibilities

• Installs, upgrades, maintains, and repairs traffic signal systems, equipment, and components.
• Checks and adjusts traffic controller timing programs.
• Uses computers and mobile devices to investigate problems with traffic signal controllers and components.
• Locates and marks underground cables per state law.
• Locates signal assets and pull boxes to create as-built records.
• Maintains tools and equipment and documents work performed.

Skills

Electrical repair

Electronics knowledge

Safety awareness

Traffic signal tech

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

GPS navigation

Testing instruments

Interpersonal skills

Detector installation

Computer literacy

Heavy equipment operation

Concrete foundations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

City of Omaha seeks a journey level Traffic Signal Technician to install, repair, test, and maintain traffic signal systems and related components in shop and field settings.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, wiring, wiring diagrams interpretation, and coordinate with supervisors. Requires CDL-B with N and air brake, IMSA Level I within 18 months, and strong safety focus in a busy urban setting.