Traffic Signal Technician I — Field Operations & Safety

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long monthly pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver seeks a Traffic Signal Technician I to maintain and repair traffic signals, monitor timing, and assist with field wiring and equipment. You will operate field tools, read schematics, and support construction projects in a safety‑conscious team environment.

Training and growth are provided as part of a dedicated DOTI Transportation Operations Team focused on reliable public infrastructure and safety in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance of traffic signals.
• Learn on the job with the senior technicians about monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and make necessary adjustments under the direction of a lead worker or supervisor.
• Use multi-meters to read voltage/ohms in the field and in the shop.
• Work in all weather conditions to assist with basic wiring, splicing, phasing out intersections, as well as work in heights up to the luminaire (35 feet), concrete work, shoveling, building caissons, and conduit work.
• Gain experience and assist with installing, removing, and repairing signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets, and work with vehicle detection installs.
• Learn how to evaluate and assist with construction by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Complete vehicle detection which will involve walking behind the concrete/pavement saw and air compressor.
• Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, which includes checking fluid levels, observing leaks, monitoring condition of hoses and belts, checking tire pressure, ensuring brake lights and lights work, and performing other related inspections.
• Follow all common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitoring work environment for safety and hazards, and ensuring safety for self and others; in addition, you will maintain the equipment and tools for the next scheduled crew.
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Use Cartograph and MS Office Suite to log, record, and create daily work reports for management.
• Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment.
• Drive regular pick up and bucket trucks, operate skid steers, and mini excavators (if you have your CDL A, you may operate to haul out the trailer that transports equipment).

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Tools

Cartograph

MS Office Suite

Job description

The City and County of Denver seeks a Traffic Signal Technician I to maintain and repair traffic signals, monitor timing, and assist with field wiring and equipment. You will operate field tools, read schematics, and support construction projects in a safety‑conscious team environment.

Training and growth are provided as part of a dedicated DOTI Transportation Operations Team focused on reliable public infrastructure and safety in Denver.