TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN - SENIOR

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surprise, AZ is seeking a maintenance technician to perform journey-level duties and quality control for traffic signals, street lighting, fiber optics, and related underground utility locating. You may operate and train others to operate equipment and machinery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of directly-related maintenance or traffic signal experience, with a valid Arizona Driver License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of directly-related maintenance or traffic signal experience required.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level maintenance and quality control for traffic signals, street lighting, fiber optics, and underground utility locating.
• Operate and train others to operate equipment and machinery.

Skills

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform journey-level activities and quality control activities related to traffic signals, street lighting, fiber optics, related underground utility locating, and various maintenance tasks. Incumbents may operate and train others to operate equipment and machinery.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; and three years of directly-related maintenance or traffic signal experience. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening


• Drug Screen


• Education & Experience Verification


• E-Verify


• Fingerprinting


• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.