Traffic Signal Technician

Posted 4 days ago

October 26, 2026

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Corpus Christi | Public Works | Full Time

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• Under close supervision of an IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician (Certified Level I, Il, or III) maintains all traffic signal and street lighting system equipment;
  Installs, programs, repairs, inspects, and maintains traffic signal equipment and associated electronic components by reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, blueprints, profiles, work orders, and schematics; work with various voltages (120/240, 240/480& straight 480)
• Operates machinery and equipment in the performance of duties, including, but not limited to: bucket truck, digger derrick, concrete saw, air compressor, backhoe , various drills, various hand tools, soldering iron, generator, chainsaw, circuit testers, fleet vehicles
• Determines needed supplies; performs fusion and mechanical splicing and integrity testing of fiber optic and copper cables; installs fiber optic cable; integrates fiber with electronics for traffic camera and systems
• Assists IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician (Certified Level I, Il, or III) in the inspection of traffic signal and street lighting systems; performing preventive maintenance of equipment and tools
• Clea ns and organis es buildings, work areas, vehicles, materials and equipment;
  Installing traffic control per TMUTCD to perform inspection activities as needed;
  Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, and NEC electrical codes to inspect and perform preventative maintenance
• Prepares written reports and maintains logs and records;
  Develops reports on inspections and findings to deliver to supervisor(s); provides current status and information; utilizes work management system to investigate, troubleshoot, and document repairs in accordance with City, State, and Federal codes, regulations, standards and procedures. Provides administrative support as needed
• Assists IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician (Certified Level I, Il, or III) in programming electronic signal controllers, electro-mechanical controllers, electronic conflict monitors, electronic time clocks, and vehicle detectors
• Opera tes remote access computer terminal to monitor and modify signalized intersections;
  Installing traffic counter and speed analyzers for traffic studies;
  Retrieving data from controllers and counters;
  Determining signal malfunctions
• A Traffic Technician is designated as an essential position requiring performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, flash flooding, tornado, ice storm, winter storm, tropical storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or man-made ) required to work on-call after hours/weekends, on a rotational basis, to repair, replace, remove damaged or malfunctioned equipment
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Non
- Exempt – Full-Time

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six (6 ) months to one (1) year experience. (Construction, electronics maintenance, or traffic signal
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