Signal​/Light​/Electrical Technician Series

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

Statewide ITS
2302 W. Durango St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009

• Salary: $25.43 - $30.05
• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
• Grade: 18-20
• Closing Date:
  Aug 3, 2026

Duties and basic tasks include:
Performing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of; traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems). Performing at an determined level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series based on experience and qualifications. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based on a 24 hour call back program, and must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes.

The employee must be able to possess the ability to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous road conditions, overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Note:

Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.

Employee performs a broad scope of basic level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties.

Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.

Performs emergency repairs on one or more of the following: traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS.

Employee performs a broad scope of intermediate level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non
· powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties.

Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.

Performs emergency repairs on one or more of the following:traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS.

Employee performs a broad scope of advanced level electrical, electronic and/or mechanical duties related to the Inspection, installation, maintenance and/or repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS, and associated record keeping documentation. Operates and/or trains on motorized vehicles and powered/non
· powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties. Performs contract management, quality assurance, and record keeping of work and project activities. Conferring and coordinating with other crew members.

Performs emergency repairs on one or more of the following:traffic signals, roadway lighting, and ITS. Lead duties - Provides advice and resolves problems; participates in work activities as required; schedules and assigns work activities; approves inspection project documentation reports; determines and selects alternatives in materials or equipment, has authority to inspect and determine the need for repairs or replacement, recommends ordering of materials and equipment;

works under supervision while providing training to lower level technicians; interprets specification requirements. Evaluates and rates technical skills and qualification of other techs as directed.

• Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade
• Plans, sketches and schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems
• National and local electrical codes
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic signals, lighting, ITS, utility, common safety practices
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, ventilation and public utility theory

• Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices, and public contact
• Electrical wiring and repair
• Using proper materials and tools, vehicles, and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods
• Oral and written communications
• Problem solving and interpersonal…