Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

Traffic Signal and Lighting Technician

Public Works

October 6, 2026

Open Until Filled

$29.86/ hourly

Full time

Non-exempt

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA;
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs;
  Paid Vacation;
  Paid Holidays;
  Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Install, repair, and maintain City owned traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, high mast lighting, high mast cameras at City owned facilities, roadways and parking lots.
• Perform diagnostic testing, installation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs to traffic signals, street lighting, electrical signage, and miscellaneous City owned facilities.
• Provide guidance for traffic control at City managed job sites and special events. This may include setup, deliver and pickup of barricades, changeable message boards and other traffic control devices.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory of critical parts and tools for traffic control devices, street signage, traffic signals and lighting
• Retain accurate records of work orders, service manuals, etc.
• Identify new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.
• Continue training and certification programs to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledgeable of appropriate safety standards, procedures and equipment.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in: rotating on-call schedule, assigned overtime, civil emergencies, severe weather events including flooding and snow removal operations, special events, and call-outs.

• Licensed Electrician preferred, but is not mandatory; individual must be knowledgeable of and have experience with direct current low voltage, single and triple phase AC electric. Typical currents encountered range from 4mA DC to 4160v AC.
• Must be able to trouble shoot and analyze electrical problems within the traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on traffic signals, street lighting or similar electrical systems preferred.
• Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements required as a condition of employment and continued employment.
• Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certification required as a condition of employment and continued employment
• Computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex adjustments, such as bucket truck, crane truck, trencher, computer terminal, drafting instruments and shovels.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drawing and assembling.
• Ability to perform difficult manual labor for prolonged periods: in severe weather, wet or humid conditions, and in the presence of moderately loud noise as well as fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals; while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; as well as ability to distinguish between some sounds and smells.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform duties at a high elevation of up to 100ft height utilizing proper personal protective equipment PPE and technique.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify