Traffic Signals Technician — Optimize City Traffic & Systems

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Twin Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical coverage

Paid leave

Life & disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Recreation access

Job summary

City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to maintain, operate, and improve traffic signal and transportation systems throughout our community. You’ll troubleshoot and maintain electrical and computerized traffic systems, analyze traffic conditions, and help identify improvements that support safe and efficient travel.

We require a licensed Journeyman Electrician or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire, and you will work with city partners and the public to keep

Qualifications

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

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

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Valid driver’s license

Job description

City of Twin Falls is seeking a Traffic Technician to maintain, operate, and improve traffic signal and transportation systems throughout our community. You’ll troubleshoot and maintain electrical and computerized traffic systems, analyze traffic conditions, and help identify improvements that support safe and efficient travel.

We require a licensed Journeyman Electrician or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire, and you will work with city partners and the public to keep