Signal Maintainer Traffic

City of Worcester Signal Maintainer Traffic

Base pay range: $28.09/hr – $34.07/hr total compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Department:
Public Works – Street Operations Division. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Traffic Maintenance, the position manages, maintains, repairs, and improves the City of Worcester's traffic signals. The role includes repairs, replacements, preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance on signal equipment.

• Provide emergency maintenance to repair traffic signals.
• Review traffic signals on a cyclical basis to identify problems that need immediate repair or scheduling.
• Oversee signal programming—testing the cabinet, programming the controller for signal timings, checking signal coordination settings, programming conflict monitors, and updating information in the central database.
• Install software, hardware, connection cables, replacement parts, and more.
• Set up and install radios, switches, and cell modems.
• Coordinate utility services such as electric service, attachment agreements, and call for locates.
• Perform safety reviews for vehicles, ensuring safety harnesses, tethers, and equipment are operational.
• Oversee signal construction, including installation of conduit, splice boxes, electric cable using messenger/span wire, foundations for cabinets and steel poles, loop wire for inductive vehicle detection, and pedestrian poles, buttons, and heads.

• Attend trainings, workshops, and seminars related to signal maintenance certifications and the upkeep of certifications/licenses/credentials.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in traffic signal hardware and software technology.

• Basic knowledge of the operation and components of traffic signals, including controllers, detectors, and wiring.
• Knowledge of traffic signal timing and control strategies.
• Knowledgeable with installation methods of signal equipment, including software, replacement parts, hardware, connection cables, warranties, and testing equipment.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between technical and non‑technical staff and determine project scheduling and technology planning.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local traffic regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adhere to safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and traffic safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting heavy objects, climbing, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Skill in using diagnostic tools to assess and repair traffic signal equipment.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and interact respectfully with the public and other city personnel, especially when addressing complaints or inquiries about traffic signals.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance, installation, or repair of traffic signals, electrical systems or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver's license.

• Vocational training or certification in electronics, electrical systems, or traffic signal technology.
• Massachusetts System Technician License.
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, installation, or repair of traffic signals, electrical systems or related fields.

IMPORTANT: Interested candidates must register on the Civil Service list for SIGNAL MAINTAINER as soon as possible. To register, complete a Labor Service Application and submit it to the City of Worcester Human Resources Department. Applications are available in person at City Hall or online cesterma.gov/employment. Completed Labor Service Applications can be submitted in person to Human Resources, mailed to:
City of Worcester, Human Resources Department, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; emailed: HR; or faxed: (508) 799‑1040.

Veterans will be given preference when applying for these positions. Proof of possession of a valid and current MA license is required at the time of registration. For more information, contact the City's Department of Human Resources at (508) 799‑1030.

Entry level

Full‑time

$28.09–$34.07 hourly with an excellent benefits package.