Traffic Signal Technician I: PLCs & Systems Maintenance

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish is advertising an Examination to establish an employment list for a Sign Technician II in the Department of Engineering. The role includes installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and related PLCs across intersections and control cabinets.

Responsibilities also cover electrical wiring, network cabling, and telemetry equipment, with the need to program controllers and handle alarm reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two years of work experience as a Sign Technician II.
• Completion of a basic electricity/electrical curriculum from a recognized college or vocational school.
• One basic electricity course plus one year of related work experience in electrical install/repair.
• Current IMSA certification in Work Zone Traffic Control Safety and Traffic Signals Level I or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and related PLCs.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, network cabling, data cabling, conduit, antennas, and related hardware.
• Program traffic controllers and perform uploads/downloads of traffic control software via remote connections.
• Retrieve alarm reports from intersections via computer modems.

Skills

Two years Sign Technician II exp

IMSA certification Work Zone Safety &

Class D driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Basic electricity/electrical curriculum

Basic electricity course + 1 year electrical install/repair experience

Job description

Jefferson Parish is advertising an Examination to establish an employment list for a Sign Technician II in the Department of Engineering. The role includes installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and related PLCs across intersections and control cabinets.

Responsibilities also cover electrical wiring, network cabling, and telemetry equipment, with the need to program controllers and handle alarm reports.