Traffic Signal Technician - Maintain & Repair City Signals

City of Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester is hiring a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices in the Public Works Department. This role also handles locates, cabinet work, and system troubleshooting across city intersections and related lighting and communications infrastructure.

Applicants should have two years of college or technical training in electrical/electronics and four years of hands‑on experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college or technical school training in electrical or electronics related field.
• Four (4) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and/or repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair traffic signals, including electronic components, cabinets, wiring, and communications equipment.
• Perform locates of underground facilities and maintain records of Gopher State One-Call Locates.
• Install and inspect electrical equipment, cabinets and components for traffic signals and related systems.
• Respond to afterhours traffic signal failures or damage.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Traffic signal systems

Problem solving

Education

Two years of college or technical school in electrical or electronics

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Traffic signal cabinets

Job description

The City of Rochester is hiring a Traffic Signal Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic traffic signal control devices in the Public Works Department. This role also handles locates, cabinet work, and system troubleshooting across city intersections and related lighting and communications infrastructure.

Applicants should have two years of college or technical training in electrical/electronics and four years of hands‑on experience.