Senior Signal Technician

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Public Works

REPORTS TO:

Traffic Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY: Responsible for serving as a lead in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronically controlled traffic control devices; trains signal crews in proper application of rules and regulations; performs contactor inspections. Work is performed with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a lead to signal crew staff, which includes: prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work; providing direction; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signals, school zone flashers, and City-owned and maintained street lighting.
• Responds to emergency and on-call situations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records related to division repairs and operational activities.
• Participates in training signal crew staff on work and safety procedures and practices.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other applicable groups to receive and/or convey information.
• Performs inspections of work performed by external contractors involved in constructing traffic signals, installing street lights, and performing underground boring.
• Monitors the work of external contractors and ensures contract terms and specifications are met.
• Prioritizes, assigns and monitors traffic signal repairs for assigned staff.
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs traffic signal equipment.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment at operational intersections to ensure signals are operating as programmed.
• Responds to trouble calls on equipment malfunctions; identifies problem; repairs or replaces faulty equipment; documents trouble calls and problem resolution.
• Routinely patrol streets to identify traffic signals that may need repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on traffic control devices and other equipment.
• Monitors the work of external contractors and ensures contract terms and specifications are met.
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and other diagrams; such as technical manuals, NEC and MUTCD.
• Replaces parts such as load switches, relays and flashers, and documents process.
• Trains staff on signal repair and safety practices and procedures.
• Makes recommendations and carries out plans with Supervisor approval.
• Maintains daily work records and work orders.
• Purchases needed equipment for maintenance and repairs through P-Card and Purchase Orders.
• Inventory control of assigned vehicles and warehouse.
• Flags traffic and erects barricades, cones, and other warning devices.
• Implements safety procedures at job site.
• Performs manual traffic and pedestrian counts.
• Assists in roadway lighting needs when necessary
• Performs line locates for underground traffic signal and lighting equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency and on call situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead responsibility over Signal Crew Members and Signal Technicians.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of construction principles.
• Knowledge of basic electronic and electrical principles.
• Knowledge of general design standards.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to roadway, lighting and traffic signal operations.
• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning the work of staff.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining a variety of records related to operational activities.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving problems related to traffic signals.
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness in interpreting and applying guidelines.
• Skilled in operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade.
• Skilled in performing routine repair and maintenance activities.
• Skilled in performing basic construction activities.
• Skilled in performing manual labor.
• Skilled in observing safety rules and regulations.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to change ballast, capacitors, bulbs and fuses in roadway lighting.
• Ability to work…