Traffic Signals & Electrical Systems Technician

AFE; Twin Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 81,635,000 - 97,968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with strong employer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid medical and vacation leave and

City-paid life and disability insure

Wellness and additional retirement

Free or discounted access to City re

Job summary

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to maintain, operate, and improve traffic signal and transportation systems across the city. You will troubleshoot electrical and computerized traffic systems, analyze conditions, and support safe travel through the community.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, safety-minded, and dependable, with the ability to obtain Journeyman Electrician licensure within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician, or the ability to obtain Journeyman Electrician licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, monitor, maintain, update, and repair City traffic signal systems.
• Work with traffic control panels, beacons, emergency preemption systems, video, radar, and other detection equipment.
• Perform traffic controller maintenance, programming, and signal timing.
• Maintain and program school beacons and speed-reduction systems.
• Assist with the design and review of streets, roads, driveways, and traffic control plans.
• Conduct traffic counts, speed studies, parking studies, and other traffic research.
• Analyze traffic data and recommend improvements.
• Assist with traffic signal upgrades and other transportation projects.
• Plan and coordinate street lighting installations.
• Work with contractors, developers, law enforcement, transportation agencies, and the public on traffic-related issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Traffic signal systems

Blueprints and schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to maintain, operate, and improve traffic signal and transportation systems across the city. You will troubleshoot electrical and computerized traffic systems, analyze conditions, and support safe travel through the community.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, safety-minded, and dependable, with the ability to obtain Journeyman Electrician licensure within six months of hire.