Senior Traffic Signal Technician

Sr. Traffic Signal Technician

This position is a Grade 317 with an annual salary between $60,103-$90,155

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment.

The Sr. Traffic Signal Technician performs skilled and semi skilled work of moderate difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems equipment, the testing of signal cabinets and the locating of signal and communication lines.

The ideal candidate for the role will have two years of experience in the maintenance, installation and repair of traffic signal or equipment and college level course work in electricity or construction.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY26-27 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale's Benefits page for more information.

Regular status position's offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%.

Constructs and maintains signalized intersections including installation of underground conduit, pull boxes, traffic signal cabinets, concrete foundations, signal poles, mast arms, luminaries, signal heads, terminal blocks and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) equipment.

May learn to assist ITS Technicians in operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, replacing and repairing malfunctioning fiber optic, wireless communication system devices, closed circuit television cameras, dynamic message signs, electronic and computer equipment.

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance at signalized intersections to include inspecting, repairing, replacing and testing signal control equipment and field equipment to ensure proper operation, condition and alignment of equipment.

Performs modifications and operational tests in the shop on traffic signal cabinets received for stock or field installation; completes and files completed test forms.

Locates and marks underground traffic signal and fiber communication lines and equipment citywide at signalized intersections for blue stake requests.

Repairs or replaces equipment in the field on an emergency basis due to storm or accident damage, faulty equipment, burned out lamps or other electrical or equipment problems.

Modernizes or revamps existing intersections by installing new equipment while traffic signals are still in operation.

Operates construction and maintenance equipment such as platform trucks, bucket trucks, concrete saws, underground piercing drills and electrical test meters.

Installs overhead signs, banners and lights for other departments.

Places barricading and traffic control devices to provide for a safe work environment.

Inspects traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems work performed by contractors.

Coordinates with contractors when construction activities impact traffic signals or intelligent transportation systems infrastructure.

Operates city vehicles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• The methods, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal and/or ITS equipment
• Electricity and electrical systems common to traffic control devices
• The hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in working with electricity and in working in and along roadways

Ability to:

• Operate various types of construction and maintenance equipment
• Perform electrical wiring and traffic signal and…