Traffic Signal Technician I / II/ III (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)

Town of Flower Mound; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Flower Mound is seeking a qualified Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signals and related equipment. Depending on your experience and certifications, you may join as a Technician I, II, or III.

Responsibilities include inspecting signal cabinets, wiring, ATMS connectivity, and reading schematics. You will work to ensure safe, efficient traffic operations and opportunities for growth within the Town.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• IMSA Level I Certification within 12 months of employment.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license; Class A required within 6 months.
• Experience with traffic signals or related electrical installs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signals and related equipment.
• Inspect cabinets, wiring, controllers, and field devices per standards.
• Program signals, test equipment, and deploy new signal infrastructure.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and engineering plans for installations.
• Maintain safe work zones and coordinate with Town staff and contractors.
• Complete reports and track labor/materials in the work management system.

Skills

Traffic signal knowledge

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IMSA Level I Certification (within 1 year)

Tools

Cityworks

ATMS connectivity tools

Job description

Traffic Signal Technician

The Town is seeking a qualified and motivated Traffic Signal Technician to join our team. This is a flexible career opportunity—based on your experience and certifications, you may be hired at the I, II, or III level.

Salary Range

Hiring level and starting salary will be based on qualifications and certifications.

• Traffic Signal Technician I – $48,131.20
• Traffic Signal Technician II – $53,060.80
• Traffic Signal Technician III – $55,723.30

Position Overview

In this role, you’ll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signals and related equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Town’s traffic signal systems. Whether you are just starting your career in traffic signal operations or are an experienced technician, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Installs, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, programs, fabricates, and repairs traffic signals, school zone flashers, pedestrian signals, detection devices, controllers, cabinets, field wiring, and associated equipment in accordance with Town standards and applicable TMUTCD/MUTCD requirements.
• Identifies and corrects electrical, electronic, mechanical, and communications equipment malfunctions; performs preventive maintenance and assists with installation, testing, and deployment of new signal infrastructure.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots traffic signal communications devices, including routers, switches, and radios, and supports connectivity to the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).
• Interprets blueprints, engineering plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, maps, specifications, and technical manuals; assists with inspections of new signal construction.
• Establishes and maintains safe work zones; programs and deploys traffic counters, changeable message signs, and radar trailers.
• Identifies signal visibility obstructions, trims vegetation when appropriate and reports other traffic hazards.
• Completes dispatched calls, service requests, work orders, daily activity reports, and records of labor, materials, and equipment in Cityworks or the designated work management system.
• Maintains inventory and truck stock, inspects vehicles, and performs routine preventive maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Coordinates work with supervisors, contractors, engineering staff, utility providers, and other Town personnel; reports safety concerns, equipment failures, and citizen inquiries.
• Follows Town personnel, departmental, electrical, and work zone safety procedures; assists the Signs and Markings Division and assists with special-event traffic control as assigned; participates in emergency and on-call response; performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Knowledge of computers, networking, and routers is preferred.
• Must obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signals Certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class “C” Drivers License.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver's License, with proper endorsements and without restrictions, within six (6) months from the date of hire. Your driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Must have one year of experience with traffic signals.
• Must have at least one year of traffic signal experience, at least two years of electrical/electronic installation and maintenance experience, or at least two years of formal electrical/electronic education with one year of related installation and maintenance experience.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test, and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Must have a general working knowledge of traffic signal installation and repair or electronic/electrical equipment repair.
• Must be able to read and comprehend schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans.
• Must be able to maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Must work evenings and weekends as needed and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency call back.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives.
• Must also have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure; lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects and supplies up to 100 lbs. several times a day; shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, and dig holes for several hours per day; climb on and off equipment; and operate vibrating equipment.
• Must be able to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions such as mechanical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical; and exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.