Traffic Signal Technician - Transportation Operations; Night Shifts

About the Role

Transport Operations Division is hiring for a Traffic Signals Technician I to maintain and construct traffic signals in the City and County of Denver.

Reports to the Roslyn Building (5440 Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80216, Building

E) at the beginning and end of each shift. Works in the field throughout the city. Positions:
Day shift (Mon‑Fri, 6:30AM – 3:00PM) and Night shift (Mon‑Fri, 2:30PM – 11:00PM) with a 7% shift differential for night.

• Guaranteed life‑long monthly pension upon vesting after 5 years of service
• 457(b) retirement plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans (effective within 1 month of start date)

• General maintenance of traffic signals
• Learn on the job about monitoring and programming traffic signal timing controllers and making necessary adjustments under the direction of a lead worker or supervisor
• Use a multimeter to read voltage/ohms in the field and shop
• Assist with basic wiring, splicing, phasing out intersections, and work at heights up to the luminaire (35ft), concrete work, shoveling, building caissons, and conduit work
• Install, remove, and repair signal control and auxiliary equipment such as traffic signal controllers and cabinets; work with vehicle detection installations
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams; evaluate and assist with construction projects
• Operate walk‑behind concrete/pavement saw and air compressor for vehicle detection tasks
• Operate vehicles and perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections (fluid levels, leaks, hose/belt condition, tire pressure, brake lights, etc.)
• Adhere to common safety practices associated with tools and equipment, monitor work environment for hazards, and ensure safety for self and others
• Maintain equipment and tools for next scheduled crew
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas per traffic regulations
• Use Cartograph and MS Office Suite to log, record, and create daily work reports for management
• Assist with investigation of complaints and reports of defective traffic signals and associated equipment
• Operate pick‑up and bucket trucks, skid steer, mini excavator; use CDL A for hauling trailers if required
• Participate in occasional weekends as needed

• Two years of experience in the field/shop with construction, installation, maintenance, or repair of traffic signals
• Basic wiring, splicing, electrical skills
• Class A CDL
• Basic computer skills using MS Office and familiarity with asset‑management systems
• Current IMSA Traffic Signal LevelI Certification
• Excellent customer and communication skills

Education:

High‑school graduate or GED/HiSET/TASC Certificate.

Experience:

One year of experience in traffic signal installation, construction, maintenance, or repair.

Equivalency:
Additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience.

License: A valid Colorado Driver's License.

CDL "B" with appropriate endorsements required by end of probation.

This position remains open until July
31,2026, 11:59PM.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. All applicants are entitled to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations at no cost.

Please contact Jobs with three business days’ notice. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S.