Traffic Signal Technician or Senior Traffic Signal Technician (Hiring Incentive for Senior: $2,500)

City of Lewisville; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Traffic Signal Technician or Senior Traffic Signal Technician, where your skills will contribute to the safety and efficiency of our community's traffic systems. This role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and related equipment. With a commitment to excellence, you will ensure that our traffic control devices operate flawlessly, responding promptly to service calls and performing routine checks. The position offers a competitive salary range, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about public safety and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hiring incentive of $2,500

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years experience in traffic signal maintenance and repair.
• Certifications in Traffic Signal Technician required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signals and streetlights.
• Respond to equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance.
• Document service calls and problem resolutions.

Skills

Electrical circuitry knowledge

Multimeter tools usage

Solar power systems knowledge

Traffic signal control equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting AC and DC systems

Use of hand tools (e.g., concrete saw, jackhammer)

Communication skills

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic Management System

Electrical and electronic test equipment

Personal computers and related software

Job description

Applicants may be hired as either Traffic Signal Technician or Senior Traffic Signal Technician, contingent upon their qualifications, education, and prior experience.

Technician
Salary Range: $51,264.70-$54,720.75 (hiring range)
Full Range Potential: Up to $67,680.93
The hiring range represents the starting salary range for new employees based on education, experience, certifications, and licenses. However, our full salary range offers additional opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, skills, and demonstrate performance over time.

Senior Technician
Salary Range: $52,391.52-$58,424.48 (hiring range)
Full Range Potential: Up to $74,618.22
The hiring range represents the starting salary range for new employees based on education, experience, certifications, and licenses. However, our full salary range offers additional opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, skills, and demonstrate performance over time.

Senior Traffic Technician offers a $2,500 hiring incentive, paid in a lump sum with your first full paycheck upon hire.

Traffic Signal Technician

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, school flashers, and streetlights.

Senior Traffic Signal Technician

Performs maintenance and repair to various types of traffic signal control equipment. Maintains and operates Traffic Management System. Assigns and monitors the work activities of the work group.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service on equipment malfunctions; identifies problems and takes appropriate action to resolve them; documents service calls and problem resolution.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance on traffic signal equipment.
• Maintains and repairs school beacons.
• Maintains and repairs streetlights.
• Tests circuitry and programs solid state controllers; makes cabinet modifications and replaces faulty control equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Inspects, programs, and activates traffic control devices upon completion of installation.
• Wires and installs electrical services for all traffic control devices.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience required.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and multimeter tools associated with maintenance or repairs.
• Basic knowledge of solar power systems and maintenance practices.

Ability to:

• Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Work independently.
• Use hand tools and equipment such as concrete saw, jackhammer, bucket truck, and mechanical ditcher.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work on-call rotation and respond to dispatched calls within 30 minutes.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Work at heights up to 37 ft in elevated platform.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC powered systems.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must obtain a Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification and I.M.S.A Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification within one year of hire date.

Senior Traffic Signal Technician

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals required. Experience in the operations and maintenance of video detection, wireless communications, TS1 and TS2 Cabinets, and Controller programming are required. Experience in temporary traffic control setup and bucket truck operations required.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Common principles, practices, equipment, materials, and methods used in the setup, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signals.
• Traffic signal timing and controller programming parameters.
• Operation and maintenance of video detection and wireless communication equipment.
• Setup and operation of personal computers, including laptop computers, and related software and hardware.
• Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Office fundamentals.
• Solar power system and maintenance practices.

Ability to:

• Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Use electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Use and maintain hand tools and equipment such as a concrete saw, jackhammer, bucket truck, and mechanical ditcher.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work an on-call rotation and respond to dispatched calls within 30 minutes.
• Troubleshoot both AC and DC powered traffic signal systems.
• Work at heights up to 37 feet above ground level.

Skills

• Translate and apply relevant Federal, State, and local policies for the operation, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Diagnose potential control, vehicle detection, and signal display equipment issues, and take corrective action.
• Repair and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Diagnose system software and hardware issues.
• Establish and work within a work zone with active vehicle traffic.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination, and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must be able to acquire an I.M.S.A. Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification and an I.M.S.A. Level II Traffic Signal Technician Certification within 1 year of hire date.

Monday - Thursday 6:30 to 5:00 PM.