Traffic Systems Electronics Specialist II–IV (On the Road)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance ProgramHolistic

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks Traffic Systems Specialist II–IV to perform specialized electrical/electronic work on communication and traffic data collection devices. Positions require extensive statewide travel, driving a state vehicle, and independent problem solving with strong safety discipline.

Roles vary by level, with responsibilities spanning installation, testing, programming, maintenance, and system repairs of traffic data systems across Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• 3–5 years experience depending on level (II–IV).
• Experience in construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical installations, and traffic systems maintenance may be substituted by relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategic plans to meet core business needs.
• Inspect contracted work sites and monitor progress.
• Analyze schematics and wiring diagrams; commission system installation.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain STARS II hardware/software.
• Test and repair traffic data collection and communication systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Repair techniques

Safety procedures

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks Traffic Systems Specialist II–IV to perform specialized electrical/electronic work on communication and traffic data collection devices. Positions require extensive statewide travel, driving a state vehicle, and independent problem solving with strong safety discipline.

Roles vary by level, with responsibilities spanning installation, testing, programming, maintenance, and system repairs of traffic data systems across Texas.