Traffic Signal Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Traffic Signal Technician

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Division PUB WORKS OPERATIONS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026108

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday;
Alpha Essential;
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R
- Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE07

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$45,852 – $68,876;
Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Are you looking for a hands on career where your work makes a visible impact on your community every day? The City of Chesapeake’s Public Works Traffic Operations Division is seeking a motivated and dependable Traffic Signal Technician to join our team.

As a Traffic Signal Technician, you will help install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the City’s traffic signal infrastructure that keeps motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency responders moving safely throughout Chesapeake. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industrial electrical experience who enjoys working outdoors, learning new technologies, and being part of a team that provides critical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Traffic Operations team maintains more than 200 traffic signals, emergency signal systems at Fire Stations, emergency vehicle preemption systems, and school zone flashers across the City. As a Traffic Signal Technician, you will work alongside experienced technicians while developing the skills needed to build a rewarding career in traffic signal operations and intelligent transportation systems ( ITS ).

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and contributing to public safety, we’d love to hear from you.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assist Traffic Signal Technician II’s in the fabrication, erection, installation, repair and operation of the City’s traffic signals, related control devices and other ITS equipment.
• Maintains city owned street lighting and provides responses to underground traffic signal utilities location requests.
• Assists in meeting with various contractors when directed to discuss equipment installation and repairs.
• Maintains record system for assigned area, processes daily paperwork including reports, requisitions and personnel information, and investigates citizen inquiries.
• Stays abreast of new technology and advancement in the traffic signal field and makes recommendations for changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

As a Traffic Signal Technician, you’ll receive hands on training, gain experience with advanced traffic technologies, and play an essential role in keeping Chesapeake’s transportation network operating safely and efficiently. Every repair, installation, and maintenance activity you perform directly supports the safety of thousands of residents and visitors each day.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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